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🦞 MEATEOR CITY / announcements
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:07 AM
hello welcome to our lobster party :) aka MEATeor city event. hold the applause. okay. now give it IC:
Event is taking place at a party venue they rented out OCs helped set up decor; cooking is currently in progress
POSTING / RULES:
1. Your OC can only be in one RP at a time to prevent weird time shenanigans. Please feel free to move between rooms! Room descriptions are pinned to each channel 2. It is recommended to keep interactions on the shorter end to mingle! This only lasts 3 days IRL after all! Please end it if you have to go do something else IRL or won’t be responding for a while 3. Li & Lok may occasionally come in and ask you to make a roll for mini-prompts/results
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To start us off - please see below for current **SIGN-UPS:**
7 MINUTES IN HEAVEN: Runs throughout the event. Randomly generated pairs. You will be given your own private closet I'm so sorry about the channels.
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Emoji react 7️⃣ to sign up
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SCAVENGER HUNT: Participants are given a [trait] (eg. black hair, wearing a necklace, etc.) and they need to find a character at the party with this trait and bring them to the picture booth to take a picture with them! This will run throughout the event. You can just ask muns if their OC is available & find them >;3c
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Emoji react 🔍 to sign up
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CONSENT FORM: Are you okay with mild injuries possibly being dealt to your character during this event?
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Emoji react with ❤️‍🔥 to sign up
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@MEATeor The event is now open! TLDR this is mostly for everyone to just have RP channels/a prompt to mingle but we'll host some stuff throughout! If you guys want to host your own mini-games or anything, feel free to do so.
If you get Too Raunchy, You Will Die.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 03:41 PM
@MEATeor 7 minutes sign up close in roughly an hour and a half! (5 PM EST)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:00 PM
@MEATeor 7 minutes sign ups are closed! Shuffling + channels should open within the hour. More importantly, it's grub time: [IC] Everyone indoors can smell it. Immediate. The lobster and sides are done and are carried out onto the banquet table - plates upon plates of lobster and crawfish served in a variety of seasonings - cajun, butter, lemon, blue (blue), you name it. Sides of potatoes and greens and condiments galore. The drinks are flowing and the meat is tier. This feast is yours tonight, detectives. An announcement goes through the speakers inside/outside the building: "Dinner has been served." #deleted-channel <- Food located here
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 06:54 PM
MEATEOR LOGS
MEATeor logs will be stored here. A post will be made in library once the event is over. If your 7 minutes channel gets deleted, you can find the conversation here! Downloading the file & opening it should generate it in your browser: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ARmtc1jhjex-P5zlLCkMG8K5VTf_lBwu?usp=sharing
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 05:31 PM
@MEATeor Never Have I Ever will be starting in 30 minutes! Please react with 🍸 to sign up!
This RP can be participated in at the same time as other RPs It's going to be probably chaotic/messy just in case that's not your speed!! Feel free to come in/leave as you want. It's just a dumb mini-game
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:12 PM
@MEATeor Event has started - details in #deleted-channel & first post in #deleted-channel ! If you want to hop in the question queue, just @ me in #ooc-talk
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 10:00 PM
@MEATeor 1 RP at a time lock lifted due to time constraints! WELCOME TO FREEDOM, GO HAM caramelldans
If you need a RP room location, please @ me or Li to create one for you!! (Try not to take on more interactions than you can finish though / be mindful not to hog Too many channels 🙏 !!)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 05:28 PM
@MEATeor truth or dare in roughly 30 min! >
- RP can be participate in at the same time as other RPs - Can hop in whenever you want! Just @ me to be added
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to sign up, react with ONE of the following 1️⃣ if you would like to join a big group (like, as many people as possible for max chaos) 2️⃣ if you would like to be divided into smaller groups (3-5 probably???) 3️⃣ if you don't care
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 10:12 PM
@MEATeor Gonna re-shuffle groups!! React with 🎊 if you would like to keep playing/would like to join this next round! 5 minutes to react but you can ask to join later (edited)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 01:23 AM
@MEATeor For transparency sake, there will be a hard stop to all RPs around 8 PM EST tomorrow so it doesn't overlap with Shelfy's RP! This whole thing was more of a prompt so feel free to ... y'know DM/HC stuff if y'all want LMAO. Thank you so much for attending! Again, if you need any channels for last minute stuff, feel free to @ me and I'll make them (I don't think Li has power... my sweet.. my darling)
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li 📽 ernie 23-Jun-21 08:05 PM
@MEATeor I won't collapse any of the rooms that still have hanging plots because I don't know how we're gonna clean em up yet, but please, if possible, either wrap up your rps within the next few minutes or post a status update signifying that you've transitioned your posts to a different place/that the room is no longer needed once you've figured out what you want to do! Thank you so much for playing and for making this event as crazy and fun as it ended up being! sillay_dance heartfloat
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li 📽 ernie 23-Jun-21 08:15 PM
coming to you............. whenever............. you guys deserve another one i dont know
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LQCC - balcony
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🦞 MEATEOR CITY / balcony
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
A balcony! There are fairy lights strung around the railing and a couple of plush chairs and side tables along the side closest to the building itself, pressed up against the wall. The kind of spot one may get cozy and drink in.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 20-Jun-21 05:31 AM
Étoile had arrived quite early today - events were the only thing she would ever show up on time... she loved them too much to miss even a minute. Sitting besides the railing, a margarita in one hand, the other hand supporting her head as she leaned on the tailing. "Ah, what a beautiful view~" she hummed... although it felt a little sad.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 07:30 AM
He'd managed to come on time this time around. It wasnt time to the main festivities yet. So he decided he might as well try to mingle. He sees Etolie lounging around the balcony and thought It'd be nice to keep her company. Zeke checks his teeth in his champagne glasses before walking over. "It sure is." He responds with a smirk, seemingly not talking about the starry sky.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 07:31 AM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 20-Jun-21 01:07 PM
"Ah! Kitty! I'm glad you agree ☺️" Etoile responds... fully aware of the direction his response was meant to go. She simply decided to stay oblivious- for now. "Come and sit down! It's still pretty early and the sky had really nice colors right now~ she's so versatile pleading " the lady gushes - the sky was something she'd always adore, even if she had already seen every possible version in her book. "Also you're looking pretty good tonight! Though I kind of miss your... hawaiian? shirt? Was that the expression? thowonk " etoile attentively and wholly looked at zeke, her head still restinh on her hand a little.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 20-Jun-21 01:07 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 02:05 PM
He walks closer to her leaning against the railing of the balcony. "Oh yeah." He looks up at the sky taking in the scenery. "I hear its suppose to be a full moon tonight. So if anythin' crazy happens we'll know why." yeehaw He grins taking his sip of his bitter martini. "Why thank you, you're lookin' pretty good yourself." "See you're a woman of taste, finally someone who understands the class of a floral print.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 02:06 PM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 20-Jun-21 02:16 PM
"Something crazy? Maybe like a cute kitty cat turning into a wolf? thowonk " she giggled sweetly. "Joke's aside, what good timing! Full moons are really pretty; and performing on these nights were always a special experience," Étoile looked back into the sky beyond the trees. "Thank you! I picked this out carefully... it was supposed to be for work, but I thought i'd debut it here first~ ☺️ " she lifted her arms to the side to adore her own appearance, "I'm glad it's looking good! Oh and what's this? Your drink looks a little different from mine~" she eyed the drink. "do the others in the office not like your shirts? I think they're cute! Flowers, especially, have something really nice about them 🥺 " she points to the flower in her own hair.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 20-Jun-21 02:16 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 02:32 PM
"Who knows, maybe the were at anomaly will crash the party. " "Ohoho so we're gettin' early access sneak peak huh? Scandalous." He takes another sip noticing her gaze on his drink. "You wanna try some?" He holds a finger up, as if there was a condition. "Sip for a sip. Equal exchange. " Zeke hums putting a hand to his chest as if he were wounded. "Ellie, they're so mean to me. They say I look like a dad on vacation. That I look like a bozo." He pauses before chuckling. "Yeah well, I can agree on that one. Highly unappreciated!" yeehaw
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 02:32 PM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 20-Jun-21 02:50 PM
At the mention of an anomaly, Étoile stayed quiet for a hot second--- longer than it usually takes her to respond. Luckily, or hopefully... Zeke didn't know about the anomaly incident at her jazzbar that was a year ago - and that was good. No unneeded pity or tiptoeing. "Hopefully not!" she laughed, taking a large sip of her own martini, "And if there is, there's enough people here capable of dealing with it, I think thowonk " she chuckled a little more. "Oh, of course you can try mine!" Étoile swiftly held the glass up towards Zeke, maybe even a little too close to his face - and waited for him to take it first, before taking his. "You can take more than one sip if you want, of course~" she happily hummed. "A.... bozo? Why would they say that? 😟 They suit you!" she compliments him once more, but then "and what's wrong with looking like a dad on vacation? thowonk They're hard workers, after all! They deserve a break hope " dead serious. ("Maybe I should get kitty a lily..... oh that rhymes!") Étoile mumbled to herself.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 20-Jun-21 02:50 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 03:11 PM
"Yeeeeah theres enough people but man, I don't wanna deal with that. Its relaxation time y'know" "Thank you, you're my only ally here Ellie." He gives her a grin before reaching over to trade drinks with her. "Ehhh, dont worry I wont be too greedy. By the way, do ya know when dinners suppose to start? I'm ready to crack into some shellfish." He takes a sip.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 03:11 PM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 20-Jun-21 03:20 PM
"Yes!" she agreed, "this is a really good event to let loose a little~ The office people are too kind..." she says, but one or the other person may know that perhaps, she contributed financially.... marge "I'm sure the others are also your allies! You know... outside of the shirt fiasco," she chuckled, "but! you can always count on me," she knocked on her chest to show reliability.... good thing her cleavage is holding on very well, although the fabric looked rather loose and flowy. It was a draping, after all. She gently took Zeke's martini glass to her sips, taking only just enough to taste it - she doesn't want to steal his drink away by drinking too much, after all 😟 And although bitter, it seemed like Étoile liked it a lot! Her cheeks have gotten rosier, and she let out a quiet gasp of surprise as she put her free hand in front of her mouth - a classic surprise gesture. "Hey this is really good! The bitterness is really good with this flavor...." she looked at it a little more, "I think I might ask the bartender later how they mix their different martinis ✨ " she hummed.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 20-Jun-21 03:20 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 03:52 PM
"Oh yeah?" He raises his eyebrows seemingly amused by her enthusiasm. Zeke wasnt the kind of guy who liked to rely on others. Though, the gesture itself was kind. He wasnt so cold as yo brush it off entirely. "I'll remember that then." yeehaw Zeke does his best to not look at said cleavage....But who is he kidding, he took a subtle glance before focusing on her eyes. "I ordered the famous James Bind drink. Y'know, shaken not stirred. But I like yours too." He says before handing it back. He laughs, "You might wanna act fast I dunno when the bartender is gonna leave the table.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 03:52 PM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 20-Jun-21 03:59 PM
She'd noticed the glance, but didn't pay it any mind - since it's not like people usually don't look whenever she's wearing gowns 😔 ✊ "Ohhh James... it is a good drink~" she hummed a little in thought, missing the chance to actually give the glass back... sorry zeke. "Oh, I'm not in a rush! If i miss them, then so be it ☺️ I'd rather enjoy the chat with you a little more!" which was a genuine response. "Ah, I'm noticing... don't you usually wear glasses, kitty? ☺️ "
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 20-Jun-21 03:59 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 04:09 PM
He plucks his drink from Etolie while lost in thought, nope he was getting that back thank you very much. Thought he smiled at at her. "Ha ha yeah, I'm just wearin' contacts. Dont tell the others though they'll make fun of me for bein' blind." yeehaw Zeke stays to talk with her for a bit, it was pleasant and the scenery made the encounter even better. After a while though zeke decided to go around and see who else he could pester. He gives Etoile a wave before going on his way.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 04:09 PM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 20-Jun-21 04:42 PM
" 😟 i hope they don't make fun of you... you didn't choose to need glasses 😔" she sounded sympathetic. She enthusiastically waved back, wishing him "a fun evening!! ☀️ I'll see you later, kitty cst ☺💕" as she stayed seated to enjoy the scenery some more, although a little tipsy. for now. She didn't even realize that Zeke already took his Martini back 😔
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 20-Jun-21 04:42 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 21-Jun-21 11:40 AM
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 21-Jun-21 11:45 AM
Having once again floated around the party avoiding most of the guests for his own temper and blood pressure’s sake, Morgan finally finds himself a way out and into some fresher air, walking out and into the balcony as he looks around to see if there is anyway else. When he sees that the coast is very much clear he sighs and rolls his shoulders, walking to the railing as he pulls out something from his suit. Parties really isn’t his forté, so with a learned hand Morgan cracks open a small box of cheaper cigars and leans with his back against the railing, fiddling with his lighter. Time for a little smoke break 🚬 [OPEN RP, feel free to throw whoever!]
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 12:12 PM
"Cigars? You have fine taste, Mr. Baskerville." Out from the dark comes the reverend, shadows parting to reveal his form. It seems the man has been sitting out here for a long time; the wind has tousled his hair out of place, and he has his own cigarette between his gloved fingers, burning down to ash. He takes one last puff before he extinguishes it on the edge and wraps it in a napkin. Another sin to add to his growing list. He's already itching for another puff of that dry nicotine. He spares the man a kind smile, and moves closer, though not so much as to intrude in his personal space. "How have you been enjoying the party? Have you bonded much with your coworkers?" The way he speaks, it's almost as if he's an outsider. @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan grabby
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 21-Jun-21 12:22 PM
And just as the reverend speaks lights the little flame from the lighter, licking at the cigar as Morgan’s eyes flick up and watch Silva, though his sharp look seems to soften as he sees it is just a familiar face. He moves the cigar to the side slightly as he slips the lighter into his blazer again, right above the heart. He lets some silence linger as he takes a drag before fully turning his attention to the religeous figure. “Silva.” He gives a polite nod. “Good to see ya have survived the party as well.” Morgan hasn’t seen much of him, so he expected he might have been one of the unfortunate victims to take part of the closets. God bless his poor heart, or whatever they say. “I’s fine, Ah suppose, was used as a crab leg cracker earlier, but that’s about all. ‘N’ ya? Ya been blessin’ these party halls yaself?” He does give the man a look over, his nose giving a tiny twitch of curiousity. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 12:45 PM
"Crab leg cracker?" He questions, a small chuckle at the thought. The deputy was one of the stronger people in the agency, he had no doubt about it. "I'm glad the dinner was to your liking. To be honest, it's been a while since I've indulged in such..." a gesture, as if he's trying to find the words. "... luxuriance. It's a heavy footing on the bill for whoever's organized it, so I'll have to thank them when the time comes." "The blessings I've received only come in the form of my fellow coworkers. Unfortunately, I carry no holy water with me." He spreads his hands with a small smile. "No ghosts to banish, you see. Unless you've seen someone here who doesn't belong." Ah, he can't resist. He sighs, patting his pockets for something, then fishes out the half-crumpled box of Malb@ro's™️. He puts one in his mouth first before leaning towards Morgan, a bit apologetically. "I know you just put your lighter away, Mr. Baskerville... but spare a flame for a sinner?" @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 21-Jun-21 01:22 PM
“Uhuh.” He still remembers the little mountain of crab legs he cracked fro Cameron earlier, and the singular one for poor Patsy. Although he always looks grumpy he doesn’t seem to actually mind much, instead taking a puff of his cigar and listening to Jacob. “Sure will, feel bad for whoever’s wallet gonna be achin’ real hard after this whole ordeal.” He tsks a bit, pulling out his handkerchief, now of course clean and not part coyote man spit part blood, and tapping some ashes into it. “‘Specially cause this work place ain’t really made of cold hard cash.” “... Well at least ya positive.” Morgan hums, though there’s a hint of joking under his thick accent. “Ain’t seen no ghosts, if anythin Ah thought ya were one, sneakin’ up on me like that. Impressive, really, Silva.” When Jacob leans in, Morgan squints a bit before he realizes what exactly he wants. “‘Course.” Sticking his hand back into his blazer, he finishes out the zippo lighter and flick its open with a thumb before lighting it up under the reverend’s cigarette, bathing them both in temporary red light as he ignites the little stick full of sin. “Don’t worry, Silva, Ah won’t snitch on ya to the mighty man above.” He flicks the lighter closed, extinquishing the light between them. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 01:54 PM
That hit the spot. He takes a careful, measured puff, exhaling the smoke into the air with a content sigh. He feels bad for it, just a bit, but that only means that by the time confession comes, his heart will be dedicated to it. "I'm practiced in the art of subterfuge," he says easily, though it's hard to tell if its a joke. It has to be, right? He's just a normal priest. "To be fair, I've been standing out here for a long time. Though I like mingling... I like the quiet just as much." The reverend leans over the balcony then, looking down to see if he could try and catch a glimpse of their coworkers mingling about below. He can't help but wonder if this was the sight He saw on a daily basis. "Do you think we're friends, Mr. Baskerville?" Such a sudden question. Those yellow eyes look over the other now, keeping steady eye contact as he waits for a reply. @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 21-Jun-21 02:06 PM
Slipping the lighter away again, Morgan looks around the balcony, as if he was checking if there were any other gothique-ly dressed priests hiding in the dark corners his eyes had yet to adjust too. When he finds no one he focuses on his conversation and cigar, leaning his head back as he lets out a puff of smoke and watch it disolve above his head, resting his elbow on the railing behind him. “Peace ‘n’ quiet is good, ‘specially with some of these folks. A lotta good conversationalists, but also a lot of ones that make ya real tired.” You know Who You Are. Morgan can’t imagine how tiresome it must be to mingle as much as Jacob — Both at the office and off hours at church. Morgan barely sees anyone outside of his jobs, and even then he still keeps to himself during the times at the office. Do you think we’re friends, Mr. Baskerville? He pulls a little on his lip at that question, staring upwards still as he takes another drag of smoke in thought. She told him to be nice today, so he will be. “Well, Reverend,” Morgan begins as smoke slips out of him, pulling the cigar from his lips and turning his face to him as he returns that eye contact. “Usually ya don’t ask friends if ya are friends.” He gives a bit of a pause. “... Ah would say yes. Pray tell why ya askin’?” @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 04:25 PM
Why did he ask? He's not quite sure himself. It might be the alcohol, it might be the atmosphere. It might be borne out of a twisted, senseless desire to seek out who was friend and who was foe. He was all too used to things not being as it should be. And though LQCC was simple, he's cautious to fall into old footsteps of having somewhere to call home before anything was really proven. Jacob's quiet, longer than he means to be. It's Jacob who ends up breaking eye contact first, heaving a great big sigh that leaves a smile on his lips. "I suppose you don't." A lighthearted shrug of his shoulders. "Call it curiosity. The definition differs from person to person. To know that I am in your eyes makes me honored indeed." Friends... he'd like to have some, when the time comes. When fate bisects the world in half and he'd have to make hard choices, he wonders if Morgan would still consider him a friend then. He rubs his chin thoughtfully, then smiles. "To be honest, I think of you much the same." A friend. "You're a good man, Mr. Baskerville. Has anyone told you that?" @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 21-Jun-21 04:38 PM
Morgan doesn’t question the silence that is between the two men, if anything he accepts it, bathes it in. It’s easier to be quiet than talk about the deeper meanings of what makes a friend, a question that some find as easy as a textbook definition of companionship, but gets muddled in Morgans mind. But despite his weird stance on friends and friendship — He’d still call Jacob a friend. Sure he didn’t know much of the man, he was a co-worker and reverend, seemingly a kind man who took his job serious and didn’t do too much unneeded silliness. He appreciated that immensely, especially with the LQCC. Sometimes he felt a bit alone in his stances, though Jacob and Jericho seemed to favour his view on work focus. That and he was... Kinder than most, he supposed. Tapping a few more ashes into his handkerchief he rumbles quietly, almost like a big grumpy bear. “Well Ah hope Ah help feed ya curiousity plenty. Wouldn’t exactly call it an honor, Ah ain’t no royalty or celebrity now.” You’re a good man, Mr. Baskerville. He takes a moment for that to sink in a bit, lifting the hand with the cigar to rub under his nose in thought. Was he now? “No.” He answers it plainly, almost painfully honest. “So thank ya, Silva. Ah’d say the same for ya, but Ah ain’t wanna be soundin’ like some echo now.” @crow ✝ jacob de silva [HXYASG SORRY THESE ARE GETTING SO LONG HIDES FACE......]
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 04:50 PM
Oh, was he that good to trick Morgan into believing he was a good person too? He laughs, at himself and at Morgan. It seems he's made fools out of them both, even unintentionally. He finds himself so caught up in laughing that he finds a tear slip out of his eye, rubbing at it as his laughter dissolves into small chuckles. Perhaps to Morgan, his sudden burst of joviality wouldn't make sense — but it's a private joke for a reason, one only Jacob knows the punchline to. "I think it's definitely an honor to be friends with such an admirable, compassionate man like you," he muses, taking another inhale before he continues. When he speaks, smoke dribbles out of his mouth, disappear into the cool night air as it's carried off by the wind. "And very charming, too. Even though you might look a bit scary." Jacob smiles brightly at him. "But I've never been one to judge a book by its cover." "I hope you don't mind you and me having a little heart-to-heart. It's heavy conversation, but I get the feeling you're one of the better ones to talk to when it comes to this." A sigh, happy and content. Second chances were rare — Jacob was still on his first. But if there was ever a sign of being one, it'd start here. "Confessions are quite rare for me. From me to others. Ahh, I need a drink..." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan ITS OK I CARE YOU AND I CARE MORGAN SQUISHING HIM
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 21-Jun-21 05:01 PM
Laughter was not what Morgan had expected at that moment, though as it went on he didn’t much question it. Laughter was the usual reaction he got to these moments afterall — hence why he stopped having hearts to hearts. Instead of dwelling on it though, Morgan wrinkles his nose a little and lifts the cigar to his lips again to take a deep inhale and listen and watch, like ceberus does to Hades, curious and knowing of his place but quiet. “Had Ah not known better Ah would be questionin’ why ya butterin’ me up, Silva. The lobsters inside, ya ain’t need to give me all ya compliments.” Morgan turns his head to look down at the gardens below, locking eyes with anything other than Jacob as he got smothered in Jacobs words. Though he seems a little put off or even surprised, Morgan doesn’t actively move away. Like a dog, he stays by the mans side. “Well ya right ‘bout bein’ scary.” Morgan hums, crossing his arms. A heart to heart. Morgan lifts his gaze back up to Jacob and tilts his head, a cocked eyebrow causing a crease in his face. “... Ah suppose Ah don’t mind, no, heavy conversations ain’t scare me.” “Ya are usually on the other side of the confessional booth, ain’t ya, Silva.” @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 05:41 PM
"You caught me." His hands lift and he sighs, faux prisoner to a crime he committed intentionally. "I was paying you compliments in hope that you'd think of me as your best friend instead. It seems I was too on the nose." He's surprised that he hasn't left, really. He's not about to move from his territory, that much is true. He was first here, after all... or well, Jacob was, but Jacob was barely a man before Baskerville had come into the balcony, looking for a smoke. Who were any of them, really, when no one was looking? "The scars give you character." He nods. "A proof you survived — aren't those what scars are? To me, you're not so scary. Just resilient." So many things have tried to kill him, and none of them succeeded. He admires the man's will to survive, the tenacity to hold on. Jacob no longer disguises his intent, and looks at him, really does, as if he's studying the man. "You're right; people usually say these things to me... but get a few drinks into any man and they'll become talkative enough." He gestures to himself. "I drink only socially. Lightweight that I am, you'll have to forgive my ramblings. I do so enjoy talking to others." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 21-Jun-21 05:54 PM
I was paying you compliments in hope that you’d think of me as your best friend instead. “I know ya are a clever man Silva, so start actin’ like it.” Morgan’s voice is dry and steady, not yet hitting the tinge of anger or holding any amusement. “If ya want to speak to me, then ya speak honest ‘n’ true, got it? Ain’t no need for all them compliments.” You share a light with someone and let them be your friend and they go straight to the transparent lousey compliments. “Alotta people say that, but what’s stronger is a person who ain’t even had to be scarred in the first place, if ya ask me. Ah survived, yes, but that ain’t the focus, it’s why ya got them.” Morgan gave another cocked eyebrow at Jacob. “Ya wouldn’t be walkin’ ‘round sayin’ Well ya survived to a kid with permanent boo-boo’s on his knees, wouldya now?” His voice gives way to a more nudging tone, perhaps even a joke. “Only natural, liquid courage ‘n’ all that. Lord knows some of our co-workers probably gettin’ mighty courageous tonight, so don’t ya feel bad takin’ a sip from the wine, champagne ‘n’ what not.” At the apology, Morgan waved his hand dismissively. “Ah have heard worse, Ya don’t need to go apologizin’ for blabberin’. ‘Sides, Ah am more of a listner anyway.” @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:59 PM
"It was but a jest. I'm not currying favor like some of our other coworkers mean to do, but I wasn't lying when I said all of it." What reason do I have to lie? Jacob's a good, honest man... or at least pretending to be one in hopes of inheriting the goodness of the mask. It's good to see Morgan doesn't take all to heart, however. Jacob understands his speech can be highfalutin at best, and downright irritating when with others who didn't exactly come here to listen to a priest ramble about his beliefs in every sort of situation. But he listens to Morgan patiently — the man has a lot to say — as he continues. He's not thinking too hard about their interaction, really. They're friends. Morgan said so himself. There's no reason to dance the way he does with others the way he talks with Morgan. For a moment, he's exceedingly grateful their conversation is in part transparent. "You're a very good listener, if it helps," he offers, then slaps his forehead, giving a genuine laugh. "Another compliment. My apologies. I promise I'm not preparing you for slaughter. You're very easy to talk to." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 22-Jun-21 04:53 AM
Getting to the end of his cigar, Morgan takes a deep inhale before he finally extinquishes it on the railing, picking up the remains and storing it in his handkerchief with the rest of the ash before dusting the left over particles off, ridding the crime scene of smoking evidence. “Uhuh.” That’s the one good part about Morgan, despite his murky self and inability to be transparent, his words and actions appear transparent at least. Jacob isn’t the only one who isn’t thinking too heavily about this conversation, nor is he the only one who appears to just enjoy some normal conversation for once. At the slap to the forehead, Morgan shakes his head slightly, more in a sort of oh boy, kind of way than actually having any tiredness or disappointment. “Ya are forgiven, reverend.” In Morgan’s eyes you are at least. But what about His? “Well, thank ya kindly. But Ah might hafta cut this easy talkin’ short, Silva, Ah can’t be standin’ ‘ere all night smokin’ my lung blacker than tar, ya know?” @crow ✝ jacob de silva [SORRY FOR THE LATENESS, timezones man... grips sand... I AM BUSY WITH MY LAST EXAM TODAY so if you’re okay with ending it here that’d be poggers!! 🥺 ]
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 22-Jun-21 12:19 PM
Being assured of his forgiveness from someone who wasn't even ordained made his lips twist in amusement. Maybe he might have to put Morgan in some sort of clerical outfit, after all; he'd make a good priest. "Of course. Thank you for the night." He smiles at him then, a touch more genuine. He certainly appreciated the smaller moments between his comrades, Baskerville most of all. Maybe he can tempt him to say a little more about himself next time; he'd love to hear it. With a nod and a "I'll see you inside" he vanishes. Dad meeting is adjourned... for now. @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan [GRIPPING SAND W U THANK U FOR LETTING ME TALK TO MORGAN THIS WAS SO GOOD..! GOOD LUCK W UR EXAM!!]
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 05:29 PM
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 05:39 PM
Similar to where he started the night, Tyler once again found himself on a roof area outside, overlooking the city. This time, there were lights strung about the place—it looked like a location that invited people, rather than one people escaped to. He didn't mean to always run to a quiet spot whenever his company disappeared; despite his attitude, Tyler was not an anti-social person. Nor did he, admittedly, dislike the people at this party. Company was actually a relief compared to his usual emptiness. Nonetheless, Tyler once more strung his fingers around a railing, allowing himself to absorb the atmosphere from the lights, the city, and the stars. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford ❤️
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 22-Jun-21 05:58 PM
With the shaky culmination of Never Have I Ever and its potential fight, Cameron decides to evade having to write an eyewitness report by slinking out of the dance floor towards anywhere that her legs would take her. It had been a while since tipsiness settled in her system, needing a space for fresh air and sobering up before she re-entered the party scene. The balcony. She had seen it while hunting for a place to stow away an unconscious body… As she walks towards the French doors, she notices someone else may have had the same idea to hunt for some solace from the cacophony indoors – striking mint hair, his azure suit that glimmered under the soft light of the moon like the twinkling stars; He seemed to be at peace staring at the sky – time to ruin that. Cameron hatches a plan to sneak up on him for fun, but her inebriation makes her forget the type of shoes she decided to wear today, heels click-clacking against the stone floor [DEX 9]. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 01:56 AM
For their first two games of Truth or Dare, Saif had come to think they had come out quite lucky compared to some others, only suffering mild embarrassment and an excuse to mingle. Despite that fact, they found themself coming out on the other side of the games ups and downs a little bit exhausted, and their usual resolve a little less tenacious. They did not intend to get nearly as drunk as many of their coworkers, but, well... They could not help but want to seek out a particular set of Cameron's expertise. They spotted her as they passed the balcony, and immediately began to approach her. 'Hello, Miss Cameron, do you mind if I ask you..."Their eyes wandered to where her line of sight was directed upon noticing her posture. It was then that they saw Tyler, and they paused. "Oh-- am I interrupting?" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 02:00 AM
Tyler turned around, surprised by all the sudden commotion. "Cam. Saif." His voice was even as always. Squints. "....What are you doing, Cam? concern" She was in an...odd pose. The gears didn't click in his brain that she was trying to sneak up on him. Either way, he shakes his head. "No, feel free to join." Directed at the both of them. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford sorry for short post tyler has nothing to add rn LOL
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 02:05 AM
"..." Cameron stands immediately upright once Tyler caught her, lightly coughing away to disguise the sobering embarrassment but that doesn't last any time. She white man jogs and drapes her arms over Tyler's shoulders from behind, enjoying the few inches of height she has above the younger man thanks to her boots. "Tylerrr, you can't even humour me just once??" she whines though it is only jovial, looking behind at Saif when they enter the balcony too. "El Nesr! Come join." "What a night it's been so far huh?" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 02:14 AM
Saif smiled and stepped forward. "Quite a night it has been indeed. I imagine the office might feel a touch different, after all this," they waved their hand in the air vaguely, "bonding and intimacy. Though I am sure it will bring us all closer." They were seized by a deep exhalation then, as if they had been holding in a sigh. They thought briefly of Cerise and Patrick's questions to them for a moment, and began to wonder if they really weren't cut out for crowds after all-- though, if they thought about it now deeply, they knew they had been told as much by their parents before. Not thinking about that anymore. "Actually, speaking of the night..." they addressed Cameron. "I was hoping I could entreat you for one of your famed drinks?" They gave her a shy smile. "Only if you feel up for it, of course. I would not have you work off the clock unwillingly." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 02:36 AM
Tyler gave Cameron a quizzical look. He would have, if he knew what she was asking. "Oh." He brings his hand up and gently dances his finger down Cameron's cheek, as if he were cradling her head with only the lightest touch. "I suppose we were in the middle of something, but theres always room for three," his voice is low, calculated, honeyed. He shoots Saif a sly grin, then drops his hand. Cameron was clearly needed elsewhere. Though, he wondered what she actually wanted Tyler for, too. He....assumed, at least, that it wasn't what he had played at. But it was instinct for him; like a dancing monkey, he played his role. When he was needed, he would become what was wanted: a toy, someone to pretend intimacy with for a few hours. None of it mattered to him, anyways. He thought about Cameron's question, and Saif's comment, though made no move to interject. He had his own thoughts, but he didn't feel like sharing. Not right now. Not unless he was asked. They were all boring, anyways. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 06:55 AM
“Ah, It will bring us together, alright - often in some of the worst ways,” she remarks nonchalantly at Saif’s comment, well-versed in the woes of office intimacies though not of her own experiences. One hears many stories from disgruntled employees after a few glasses of liquid courage. The delicate and minute touches of cool fingertips against her flushing cheeks relax her wheeling mind, charcoaled eyelashes dusting her cheeks as she closes her eyes and enjoys the moment of closeness with Tyler. It takes her self-control to not nuzzle into his hand, knowing that would ruin the sensation for her – scarce touches and subtle intimacy, whether platonically or romantically initiated, was a guaranteed method to capture and keep her attention. The tranquil night and its lofty breeze compounded with the mint detective’s emanating body heat lulls her into a dream-like state, almost like a hibernation while her body processes the remaining liquors in her system. That was until Saif asks their question about one of her drinks. Cameron is alert now, perking up as she looks at her colourful friend with a smile. Who is she to turn down a chance to showcase her skills with mixing drinks? While Cameron slinks away from behind Tyler, one of her arms remain slung over his shoulder, ensuring he remains a part of the conversation. She knew he was no drinker – and she wouldn’t force or pressure him to drink – but she was sure an appley juice or two could sate him while Saif ventures into inebriation. “I’d never say no to making a drink for ya, El Nesr. The bar here’s not bad in the slightest. Lullaby stocked it with some real good selections of alcohols and mixers – even imported apple juices,” she adds, particularly for Tyler. “We can make some drinks and head back out here? I don’t think I’m completely ready to reintegrate myself with the party.” She certainly wasn’t prepared to write any eyewitness reports to any shenanigans.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 06:29 PM
Saif raised an eyebrow a Tyler, corner of their mouth lifting at his playful manner. "As flattered as I am for the invitation, I am somewhat," the word was thick on their tongue, almost too close to a truthful admission, "selfish, when it comes to a partner-- do not like sharing, et cetera." In response to Cameron's comment, they sighed-- mostly in resignation to its plausibility-- and nodded. "Well, one can hope for the best, I suppose. But I can certainly see how things might turn a bit uglier, after tonight." They did not know much of what went on with their other coworkers throughout the night, but from what they had seen and heard, it seemed like everyone had been going through... a lot. But it was not any of their business the kind of drama their coworkers got up to at partners, and they were not interested in finding out. "Thank you, I appreciate it. I also am not quite ready to rejoin the commotion." The massage their temple, thinking back on all the highs and lows of truth or dare. "I could use a little 'winding down' at this point in the night. I am looking forward to closing my eyes." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 07:35 PM
Cameron was right. It was more than likely that [vague gesturing] Tonight would lead to lots of tension in the office the next day, and probably even drama down the line. In fact, he was already feeling it with Adrian—though he had been so sure at the start of the night that the two were friends, doubt crept further and further inwards as the night went on. Tyler had behaved recklessly in truth or dare, a fact that hadn't hit him until he was free from its clutches of madness. Would Adrian feel weird tension with Tyler after what he saw? Would Adrian hate Tyler for lying to him? Tyler shook his head. He didn't want to think about this right now. He was with Cameron and Saif, two people whose company he enjoyed to varying (but non-negative) degrees. Brooding wouldn't do him any good, anyways. If he wanted change, he had to make the change himself. But first— a drink. Camerons offer of a nice imported apple juice was appealing; not necessarily because apple juice was his favourite drink in the world, but because, as Saif said, it was nice to catch a break and wind down. Something cold and stable and sharp was what he needed right now. "Sounds good." Lead the way, Miss Cameron. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
A way’s off from the banquet table, there is a dry bar equipped with everything you need to fix yourself a drink (or beg someone more competent in the arts of mixology to do it for you)! It’s pretty spiffy, with lighting fixtures built in that are patented to glow a soft blue when it starts to get darker out. In case the shelf of drinks behind it weren’t already indicative of the bar’s purpose, someone took the time to string up paper pineapple party decorations around it. Very tasteful. In front of the bar is a lacquer pool table, in the perfect place for spectating. Just remember to wipe up when you’re done.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 09:50 AM
As a mixologist by trade, it was inevitable that Cameron would gravitate towards the dry bar. She wanders behind to peruse the goods, pulling out bottle after bottle to read their labels before returning them to their designated slots. Good choices here - Lullaby must've stocked it. She nods in silent approval, tucking a strand of her semi-slicked back hair (going for the "Low-maintenance, I just got out the shower but make it glam and polished" aesthetic) behind her ear that escaped her hair grips. The paper pineapples adorning the counter do clash with the sophisticated decor of the bar; however, the contradiction between playful and sanguine with sophisticated and professional was a sound representation of the agency. It was endearing in its own right. "Let's start this night right with...a french martini," she mutters while collecting the necessary ingredients.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 09:58 AM
Well you might as well start the evening off with a bang! That bang being something to drink from the bar. He sees a familiar face stocking up at the bar. Perfect, he didnt wanna make his own anyway. He slides over to the table, pushing back his hair before leaning against it. "Get me a Vesper Martini. Shaken, not stirred. " he orders in a phoney British accent.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 10:02 AM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 10:16 AM
The awful accent gets a chuckle out of her, turning around with a retail-worthy smile to the bar 'patron'. Shaken? "You got two hands, Mr Bind, make it yourself~" She hums while stirring her martini methodically; with no time crunch of serving others, she can take her time to get the right dilution. "If you want a cloudy, watery and bitter martini stick with shaken..." She pours out the drink in a martini glass, its clarity rivaling a crystal, and slides it towards Zeke. Her eyes linger a while on his formal wear before she breaks her attention away. "But if you want a good martini, stirred always trumps~" (edited)
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 10:46 AM
"Cloudy, watery, and bitter? That just sounds like my ex." yeehaw he jokes before picking up the concoction. "Well, you're the mixologist here. I'll just have to take your word for it, eh?" "Well, down the hatch!" He exclaims before taking a sip. His eyebrows furrow, yeah it was bitter.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 10:46 AM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 10:55 AM
"You've had a lot of shitty exes, huh?" she snickers before pouring out her own martini, taking a sip with a hum. "I don't know if it's you being the problematic one or your bad taste in women...and shoes," she had to get that jab in there to rebalance things in her mind. He wasn't allowed to look handsome. She sips her drink and hums, idly licking her lips in thought before smirking at his expression. "And yes, you should listen to me, I am the Jamesy Cricket of cocktails."
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 11:45 AM
"Eh y'know its bound to happen-" he pauses, letting her comment sink in. "Hey! What's wrong with my shoes?" He lifts foot up as if to somehow prove a point. But the only thing it proves is that his socks were far too bright. He gives a wave of his hand, "Yeah well you look like the mistress from the soap opera that killed the old bastard husband." He says this like it's a burn but he thought she looked really nice. She doesnt need to know that though. "You have fun playin' bartender. I'm gonna go mingle." yeehaw
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 11:45 AM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 11:53 AM
"You couldn't find a louder colour? Your socks are screaming at me." Her smirk only grows wider at the analogy he gives to her. "Thank you~ In actuality, I have a will hearing for my poor, late husband after the party's over. He fell down the stairs tragically..." " Have fun, you party animal." She waves him off as he heads back out the the party, returning drinking her martini.
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 12:09 PM
"Cams?" They're in Suit for now - the night is young and they are keeping it classy (for once in their god damn life, and also because they never have an excuse to wear a tux). A blink at her outfit. Eyes drifting down and then snapping back up because they are uwu respecting womene..g.g. "What are you working for?" Teasing. "It's a party, you know." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 12:19 PM
"Lulla..." She didn't even have to look up to know who it was but when she does, she is almost taken aback by the smartly dressed Lullaby, grinning to herself. "My my, don't you clean up well when you wanna?" She chuckles at their tease, twirling the stem of the martini glass sitting on the counter between her fingers. "Right...I just...wanted to check what kinda alcohols we're working with. Gotta start the night of right...so, how do you wanna start yours?" Cameron gives them a wink, leaning slightly against the counter. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 12:21 PM
They laugh. "Are you saying I'm dirty usually...?" They take a seat, resting their elbows on the countertop. "And hmm.... I'll have whatever you have. Oh -" A memory, a smile. "- long island iced tea...?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 12:30 PM
"Well you've gone from cool biker to suits model in an evening, I'm allowed to be surprised." She snickers but nods at their request, getting straight to making a double portion of a long island iced tea. She needs to sample to make sure it's good, right? Cameron pours the cocktail over ice through a strainer before decorating the cocktail with a maraschino cherry and lime slice. She slides over the drink with a smile. "Enjoy~" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 12:32 PM
"I could say the same thing about you. You look good. I mean. You. Always look good. But... a different kind of good." Stumbling through a compliment as they watch her work. They pick it up and look around for her drink -- lifting it into the air. "Cheers?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 12:36 PM
The compliment makes her smile, the extra-dimpled, flustered kind of smile but she plays it off with a laugh. "Thanks, I am hot but you can continue to compliment me, I'm all ears~." She pours out her own ice tea, raising it to click it against theirs before sipping. "Cheers!" Two drinks in quick succession, she was certainly here for a fun time and not a long time. "So, what's the game plan for this party?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 12:45 PM
Ernest had to stop for a second to collect himself before leaving for the venue this evening— he wasn’t wont to try when it came to appearances, no now, never was- the last time he’d worn a tux was for graduation. The last time he’d put pomade in his hair, dad helped him. And Lestrade’s color palette choices were so……… bleh on him. But he’d rather mooch off him than someone else. A drink or two to soothe the nerves should help. He wasn’t looking to get crazy tonight but he needed some courage to get through it at all. So upon seeing some familiar faces as he walked into the venue, well… he beelined toward them babymelt “Hey Cam! Luls,” Ernest hummed. “You… guys look really good.” ☺
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 12:45 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 12:52 PM
They take a big gulp - they gotta keep up if they want to party with the Cameron Rutherford. And then spins half-way in their seat at the sound of their name. "Erns..." A smile as soon as they see him, taking him in. You ever get reminded of what you noticed at a pool party but now it's in a suit? Hello. "Hey. Uh - you - joining us for a drink?" @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 12:54 PM
She had finished taking a sip of the Long Island iced tea when she sees Ernest walking towards the two at the bar, waving at him with a happy smile. “Ernie~ Ah, you look like such a little gentleman in the suit!” she says excitedly before her smirk returns. “As much as your brother is an absolute ass, his suit taste is great...What was his reaction to you helping yourself to it?” She doesn’t even wait for a request, crouching down to take out a beer from the fridge which she opens and hands to the younger man. “You don’t even have to ask, Lullaby~ You’re drinking Ernie.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 12:55 PM
"Peer pressure..."
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"Coworker conformity..."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 12:55 PM
"Assimilation"
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 12:55 PM
"Really putting that first syllable into it..... j.k."
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 01:03 PM
If there were any analytical gazes on him, he wouldn’t know. He slips off the (also stolen) overcoat he’d arrived in, slinging it over his wrist as he rolled up his sleeves. Cameron’s cooing wins her a sheepish half-smile. Little gentleman? (lol) “Is it?” He snorts. “It was hard finding something that fit me.” Color wise, and… you know. “He made the ugliest face I have ever seen, but in the end he was surprisingly nice about it yeehaw just said not to get it dirty or at least dryclean it if I did, so…” He chuckles at Lullaby’s comments as the two had their little exchange. Even still, he reaches out for the can like Cameron had read his mind. “T’s fine Luls, I would’ve asked for one anyway.” He takes a modest sip in between chuckling.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 01:03 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 01:13 PM
"God, I wish I was there to see his expression," she sighs dramatically at the thought even if she hadn't met him in person yet. He just had a generic face-you-want-to-punch look in her imagination from his voice alone. "Just because we don't want you to have to fork out any money on dry cleaning, we'll be extra careful around the suit." "Enjoy the beer, I'm in the lead with two." She leans her weight against the counter, propped up on her elbow while her other hand held her glass. It was easier to talk to them both from this side than sitting. "I am so looking forward to that lobster." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 01:16 PM
They grin - "I bet he has the ugliest face in general. You look real.. real nice though, Erns." They pat the seat next to them. "Lobster sounds delicious. Kinda wish we got steak too." They chug the rest of their iced tea. "Can I get a beer too, Miss Bartend?" 🥺 They gotta catch up! Gotta! Stay up there!
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 01:16 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 01:21 PM
"Oh yeah, real ugly like his heart - if not we can make his face match his personality..." She opens a beer for Lullaby and passes it to them. "Of course, beer for the sweetie in the suit." "Damn, steak?? Now you've just shattered my heart at the missed opportunity of surf n' turf...Next time~" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 01:21 PM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 01:29 PM
“He has a very punchable face, that’s true,” Ernest concurs before taking another sip. “Thanks though, Lullaby. You look really good too, I like what you did with your hair.” He sits down comfortably, setting his folded coat on the floor next to his seat. “Steak…..” droool “You guys tellin’ me we’re just boiling lobster without anythin’ else? What about sides? Did we rent out this whole space just for plain lobster?” He tilts the can up and downs the rest of its contents without any prior warning. Then he sets the can down on the bar table with a content sigh.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 01:29 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 01:38 PM
Cameron has to clap that effortless chug by Ernest, sliding over another can with a grin. "And now, we're all even~" Not really, she did have a martini and Long Island Ice Tea but she didn't need to give the specifics on what she's drunk so far... "I haven't been to the food table yet but I hope there's more than lobster....At least there better be some garlic roasted potatoes or...mashed potatoes... or pommes frites if we want classy fries~" She likes potatoes. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 01:39 PM
“Spoken like a true irishman”
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 01:41 PM
"Potatoes, fightin' and alcohol's in me blood"
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 01:45 PM
"You're Irish?" They look at her hair. "And I bet there'll be.. other stuff. If not, we can always just get a taxi to KFC and ask for a bucket of mashed potatoes."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 01:45 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @li 📽 ernie
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 01:50 PM
"Unless you're counting a great grandparent somewhere in that equation, then no...And this is dyed-" She grins seeing Lullaby look at her hair. "Maybe it's an ode to an Irish ancestor?" "Taxi to KFC... I'd at least want some fried chicken if we're gonna stop there. Dressed to the nines eating greasy chicken in a rundown fast food joint? Sounds like my kinda night." @li 📽 ernie @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 01:54 PM
“I guess if the food sucks we have a backup plan now” yeehaw “We could all talk in British accents, pretend to be actors and see if anyone would ask to take photos with us.”
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 01:54 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 01:57 PM
"It's always the most fun like that, huh... going stupid places in fancy clothes.. or fancy places in stupid clothes." They grin, sipping on their beer as they talk. "I'm no good at accents though - my grandparents are always saying my Mandarin is too American." 😔 "Have you guys been to the picture station yet...?" @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 02:00 PM
"Bri'ish accents? You're havin' a laugh, Ernie-boy," she replies in her best Cockney accent, having spent a little time in the UK on one of their joint bases. It was still awful and not accurate- but close. "Ah, I want to hear you say something in Mandarin now~" she hums- would she understand? No. Will she enjoy Lullaby's voice? Always. "I agree, it's always fun to break the status quo." "Haven't been yet but we definitely should~ I didn't dress up like this for it not to be documented." @li 📽 ernie @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 02:07 PM
Ernest raises his brow in interest. “Didn’t know you were Chinese, Luls,” he said in his own best version of a British accent he could muster- he sounded a bit like a radio show host with some transatlantic twang melded in, but it wasn’t the worst?… he’d absorbed a lot about accents from all the films he’s watched over the years. “Me too. Although usually people can’t tell, I guess.” He gingerly takes a sip. “Cause… y’know.” He waves a hand indicatively down his visage. “I wanna hear too~” He hums. “Oh, crap- I should’ve brought my camcorder…”
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 02:07 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 02:15 PM
Lok doesn't want to embarrass themself in front of the actual Mandarin speakers in this chat. Therefore: "Oh, we match." They smile - taking a closer look at Ernie's features to see if he looks Visibly Chinese. "And uhhh [You two look beautiful]?" "There's a polaroid at the picture station I think. Not video, but close...? I mean... I guess we could do... stop motion.....?"
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 02:16 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @li 📽 ernie
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 02:20 PM
"It's like playing a game of snap - two half Chinese detectives." She has no idea what they say but it sounds pretty, smiling happily before adding a "you too, Lullaby~" "Stop motion movie aha, that would use up most of the film," she chuckles but is very much interested in going to take pictures with these two. Ernest's height should bag her a win in the scavenger hunt too. "Lets go take pictures!" She already starts to walk in the direction @li 📽 ernie @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 02:26 PM
”You are as well.” “Two halves make a whole, I guess” babymelt Ernest snorts. He gets up at the others’ suggestion, picking up his coat and leaving it on the barstool. “To the photobooth it is, then! I hope the Reverend turns up at some point…” they’re always wearing gloves…
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 02:27 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 02:27 PM
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Somehow, they didn't expect Ernie to understand. They laugh, embarrassed, and swallow the rest of their beer...................... and grabs a bottle of wine for the road. TO #picture-station ROOM FREE FOR USE
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 04:42 PM
Jacob's been wandering the party, mingling here and there but never quite devoting themselves to one group. At first they were curious about the venue, and then after that the food — quite the luxurious, upstate meal for a group of forty-or-more detectives, all with different palates. They never should've underestimated the power of the $$ rich $$ who decided to ally themselves with the agency. They don't really have a license in serving liqueur, but there's a curious glance at the bar. In the end, Jacob can't do anything to resist temptation, pouring themselves a few fingers of whiskey on ice. After a nice sip, their interest strays to the pool table, with its balls still unbroken in the middle of the velvet green. Another sip. They're eyeing it... then they go and grab a pool cue to play. ( play pool with jacob? ) heh
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:49 PM
A stray anchovy finds her way near the billiards. It'd been a while since she'd last played.... she'd never been very good at it. She looks around to find a pool stick short enough for her to use.... @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:52 PM
Albert, for all of his showing off, always ends up gravitating to the most quiet and less populated parts of a party for a while. He figures it's because he'll find the lonely people (by choice or not) and liven up the night for them (whether they like it or not)! Which is how he ends up here with... some incredibly quiet and/or shy and/or unsocial people by the pool table. Well, it looks like they'll play a bit, so Albert doesn't want to overtake the scene (yet). "Ohh, are we gonna have some bets going? Or just for fun?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:54 PM
She sees someone approach, and vaguely tries to pull up a name... She'd never met them before, but she'd heard him over the walkie talkie before.... plus he had a personality that was hard not to notice.... What was his name again..... Egbert? She decides to wait for the Reverend to speak first.
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:57 PM
Glances at Xiaoru. He's not the only one with a noticeable... personality.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 04:58 PM
Xiaoru comes in just as Jacob breaks the triangle, the satisfying click of the balls hitting against the sides of the mahogany wood. None of the balls fall into their pockets yet, but he straightens when he sees @geeck 🌙 xiaoru, offering her a smile and a small wave. He recognizes her from their time in the Park, though it's largely embarrassing recalling those memories now. "Miss Zhang," he greets, then sees the second person enter. His smile falters just a bit, brow furrowing, but he recovers in a beat. "Mr. Keller." @hyu 👓 albert He throws back his glass of whiskey in an action some may consider to be very violent and ends up finishing it (he'll need it) As he meanders over to the bar, his lips purse, and his eyes slide towards Xiaoru before throwing a glance over his shoulder at Albert. "What bets did you have in mind? I don't want anything risky."
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 05:03 PM
Well.... she got a last name. Good enough. She nods at Jacob casually, and notes the air of tension that forms around him at the sight of their coworker. Something definitely happened between them..... that sounded like kind of a pain. Bets... she didn't have much to bet on her. And she wasn't much of the gambling type. Makes a mild expression of reluctance at the word. @crow ✝ jacob de silva @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 05:04 PM
"I wouldn't dream of doing anything risky!" So says he, a risky guy. "I was just going to say money — that's pretty standard at the casinos. Buuut... I mean, if you consider gambling money a sin, Reverend, how about some imaginary money? Favors? Whoever wins gets to pick up coffee for the other person for a week." So on and so forth. Albert leans against the table, watching Jacob very carefully. "I mean, I won't be playing yet, so you won't have to worry about losing to me!" He laughs. "Besides, I'm used to keeping score and moderating these things, especially with a gamble on the line" :]
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hyu 👓 albert 20-Jun-21 05:04 PM
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 05:10 PM
The face she pulls makes him chuckle a bit, one that he tries to disguise behind a hand as a cough. "That's too steep a bet for a simple pool game," Jacob murmurs, letting his weapon of choice cue rest against the bar for a moment as he pours a drink, then heads to the front of the pool again. He gestures for Xiaoru to try her shot with a hand wave. "I won't impose on miss Zhang..." Uhoh, here comes the alcohol talking. He says it before he even registers the thought. "...but I'll have a personal bet with you, Mr. Keller." The priest sighs, then looks up at his deskmate with a smile, sickly saccharine. "No flirting with me for a month." @hyu 👓 albert @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 05:12 PM
She makes another expression, this time something more along the lines of really-right-in-front-of-my-salad? She picks up a shorter cue, blatantly ignoring her two coworkers, and trying her hand at a shot.
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 06:55 PM
before disappearing... or something... pensive "A month?" Albert hums, picking himself back up to grab a drink, which he thoughtfully sips. "We can work something out. Here's what I want out of it —" He slides up right next to Jacob, hand raised so no one could possibly read his lips as he whispers a very secretive bargain into the priest's ear. Maybe it was something only the two of them could know, or maybe it was just to make the bet seem more enticing than it really was. To be honest, he just said the first thing that came to mind; Albert doesn't really expect much in the way of his (very platonic and professional) relationship with Jacob. "Does that sound good?" He gives them a thumbs up, then goes to watch over what Xiaoru is doing. "You should move your elbow up!" @crow ✝ jacob de silva @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 08:11 PM
She listens to Albert's advice and lifts her elbow up just slightly as she takes careful aim... ...and then she lets her cue loose. The white ball flies straight, knocking one ball cleanly into a net, and then ricocheting and hitting a second into another net. [ROLL DEX 21] Pleased, she straightens her back and walks over to fix her angle, and then knocks another ball in. And then another. And then another. And then she's on the 8 ball. "...back right pocket." She murmurs her call out quietly, and then aims... ... and ends the game cleanly. [DEX 17] @crow ✝ jacob de silva @hyu 👓 albert
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 08:21 PM
The suggestion makes his face color, and he whips to look at Albert, scandalized. The tips of his ears are red, and he pinches the man when he passes by, looking almost insulted. He looks like he has a few strong words for him, and the alcohol loosens his tongue enough that he feels free to say it even with another in the room. “You are out of line, Albert, and even should you win — which is highly unlikely, as I have been practiced playing with competition-level players — you would find yourself regretting to have ever made that bet, so I should hope you find it within yourself to reconsider, and not only that, but think very carefully about what kind of tone you want to set between us—“ Instead, Jacob takes another hard swig (read: fucking empties) of his whiskey before setting it down with a forceful clang. He’s about to pick up his cue before — “Back right pocket.” tailsMiss Zhang?” He sounds a bit disbelieving, gawping. “What —“ @hyu 👓 albert @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 08:33 PM
She straightens up and stretches languidly, and then looks at Jacob and Albert. ...Is that a smug look on her face?
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 08:35 PM
burgersad He claps, a bit awed.
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 09:00 PM
"What the..." He looks over at Xiaoru who has very impressively beaten the both of them without either of them even realizing. "That's... impressive!" Albert claps for her too, as a good sport should. "Shall we give it a go too, Jacob?" Following their earlier conversation, Albert gives Jacob a friendly jab with his elbow. "You can leave if you want, Xiaoru, or be our witness to our friendly gamble!" @geeck 🌙 xiaoru @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 09:07 PM
Feeling a little tired from her flex, she sits down on the nearby sofa and holds up her fingers in an OK sign. 👌 She'd play referee for their gamble, why not. As long as she didn't have to do it standing, it was less effort than having to socialize. @hyu 👓 albert @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 09:18 PM
“Would you care for a drink, miss Zhang?” He gestures behind him at the bar, leaving the resetting to Albert. He is so utterly confident that he almost trips as he circles around to the other end of the pool. Oops. The reverend is a bit of a lightweight. This is why he doesn’t drink. “You know, billiards has a long and rich history. French, as you know—“ he massages his temples. Is the room spinning? “From, er, billette. Means stick. And —“ @geeck 🌙 xiaoru @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 09:24 PM
"Oh yes, tell us more, Reverend." He converses while resetting the table ( 🙄 ) and doesn't complain even ONCE about doing it! He's getting pretty confident too, watching as Jacob stumbles over himself after one too many drinks. A part of him wants to tell him to slow down and drink more water — the more evil side of him just wants to watch him give in to these indulgences. Something something, sin, right? "Anyway, this should be done." He picks up a cue stick and chalks up. "You wanna go first, Jacob? Or should I?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 09:34 PM
Well, if Albert was being kind enough to offer, who was he to refuse? 🎲 14. A solid enough start. Breaking the triangle is easy enough, but he’s pleased to see one curve right into a pocket. He sends one ball in the hole, then two, bent over the pool table, expression utterly focused as he stalks around the green velvet, looking for points of attack. The initial onslaught only ends when Jacob’s hand slips and the ball falls just short of tripping into a pocket, and Jacob straightens with a pursed sigh, glancing over to Albert. A few of his hairs have come undone from the gel, and curl with sweat. Someone’s taking this seriously. “Go ahead.” @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 09:51 PM
He must've been caught off guard by Jacob's sudden change in tone because he... completely misses his first shot. 🎲 3... How could he do much worse than Jacob who's completely off his shits right now?! Was Jacob that determined to beat him and make him give in to his demands? Why did it feel like Jacob was putting his all into this right now? Does he... does he hate Albert or something?! "Uh..." He awkwardly rubs the back of his neck, purposefully avoiding Jacob's eyes. "That was. I mean, I haven't played in a while soo..." That's so embarrassing. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 10:01 PM
"We all make mistakes." He says this very kindly, as if he wasn't just thinking not me though. 🎲 11. He wipes up another, though the next misses. He clicks his tongue; the game is well on its way to be over, and his mind is already clearing up with a little bit of exercise. He moves around the table like a practised shark, keeping distance perpendicular to Albert always. Though the man seems... miserly. "Worried?" He calls, though more out of concern than a taunt. His brows furrow. He almost pities the man. "What's wrong, A— Mr. Keller?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 10:07 PM
Albert thinks he's got it this time, perfectly lines up his next shot so he can at least have some points on the board. But... 🎲 5. He miserably misses again, watching as the ball narrowly misses and hits the edge, slowing to a stop at the center. "Gh... Don't pity me, Jacob," he frowns, but tries to play it off as a joke. "I'm really out of practice, y'know?" There's an exaggerated sigh, and he waves his hand like he's waiting for the moment to pass. Clearly he's bothered by losing, but something else pricks at the back of his head. "Go ahead and take your last shots, Revvy — or we can just call it your win already." @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 10:18 PM
He frowns. As much as he didn't want Albert to win, he also didn't want him to lose, not if it meant severing one of the only friendships he's managed to make. Despite all the teasing, it's just that. Teasing. Harmless, but annoying. They're both old enough to know that Jacob would never say yes, and Jacob has a surprising amount of endurance and patience when it came to 'flirting'. He's not sure why it gets to him, really. He hasn't been sure of a lot of things recently. "I apologize." He means that sincerely, and he shakes his head to himself as he makes short work of the rest of the board, expertly shooting each ball into a pocket. When only the black 8 is left, shiny and polished, he takes this time to say the rest of his piece. "I want something else as my bet when I win, actually." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 10:26 PM
"Huh?" He turns to look at Jacob, confused... When he was so convicted of their bettering arrangements, why change now? Especially since it wouldn't have really been that big of a deal for Albert. It's just... teasing, after all — if Jacob really didn't like it, he could stop whenever. Maybe it was their way of making Albert feel bad and get him to stop being a nuisance and another favor out of it? Actually, he's probably serious about it. A priest can't be that devious, after all... "What do you want now?" He leans against his cue, pouting. "I'm only going to let you change because I like you, so pick wisely!" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 10:36 PM
He tries to contain the smile upon hearing Albert's voice. He fails. "Just pick up my tab for me next lunch, alright?" Moeblob mode: on. He doesn't have the heart nor the teeth to be unkind to someone he wants to keep — or is it someone he sees potential in using? He smiles kindly at Albert and, without looking, shoots the 8-ball into the opposite corner. [GAME: OVER.] "Or if that doesn't suit your tastes, buy me a new bible." It's a lighthearted joke, and he smiles when he says it. "The binding on my old one is failing." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 10:41 PM
"You idiot, choose something else," He lightly kicks at Jacob's leg — not enough to scuff it. "I'd buy you lunch anyway." He huffs, watching the final ball drop into the netting. Ah, it was his loss! Too bad; he would've love to win, but... maybe that would've turned out worse? "I'll get you a new bible then, I guess. You got a favorite version?" See, with his small knowledge of religion, Albert at least knows about the existence of differently written(?) books. "Or something else... I dunno, you won so I guess I'll just do anything you want me to." But he's glad Jacob doesn't seem mad at him anymore. Maybe it was just the alcohol getting to his head...? "So... now what?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 10:42 PM
She has been here the entire time just Watching. And Officiating the win.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 10:53 PM
Ernest beelines for the bar, harvests a pack of beer and then he is gone without a trace.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 10:56 PM
He at least has some knowledge to be considerate of what version the reverend read. That gets him some approval, and Jacob's smile turns a touch more sincere. "King James, if you'd please. Red pages aren't necesary, but..." well, Jacob is an individual of aesthetic. Why else would he show up to work everyday in that clown suit he calls 'church clothes'. At the question, he glances over to Xiaoru, who seems to be still awake. Huh. Somehow he had thought she might've passed out. "Do you want dinner, miss Zhang? We're all done here." Ah, that's right — resetting the table. He'll do that while waiting for his compatriots to gather their things. @geeck 🌙 xiaoru @hyu 👓 albert
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 11:04 PM
Wandering past the pool table, Adrian shuffles like a zombie towards the bar. He walks right around the bar table, up to the shelf of drinks. Taking a moment to rummage through the selection, he pulls out the most expensive vintage from the wine rack. He uncorks it in silence and walks off, wine bottle in hand. He's not paid enough for this. Actually, if you factor in all the "donations" he's been giving to the agency, he's not paid at all. LQCC's a net negative in his checkbooks. buffering He takes a swig straight from the bottle before walking away. 🚶‍♂️
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 11:13 PM
"Done already?" A voice calls from somewhere over Jacob's shoulder. Mika steps aside as one Adrian Liu ambles past him, a shambling corpse clutching a bottle. He watches, expression unreadable before turning back to the folks huddling the now reset pool table. "Spare a game for a lonely man." He asks, though in his usual fashion of not asking at all. He glances between Albert and The Reverend, whichever cares to take under their wing this poor lost soul in need of amusement. @crow ✝ jacob de silva @hyu 👓 albert ((Mentions Adrian---I hope u don't mind me....Dropping this thing in here....))
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 11:15 PM
She'd likely dozed off a few times while watching the game, but they didn't need to know that. Dinner sounded great, but a new challenger was approaching, and so Xiaoru sits back down in the sofa while waiting to see what happens next. She eyes his eyepatch and wonders idley if he has enough depth perception to play...
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 11:15 PM
He does not.
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 11:18 PM
"Oh, you're that guy that soaked a bunch of us with water that one time," Albert rolls his eyes when he recognizes Mika — not like it's hard to forget someone who almost ruined your clothes that day. "You want to play the three of us — er, four?" He quickly corrects himself, remembering Xiaoru is still resting quietly in the room. "Little lady's a better player than any of us, apparently. She'll kick your ass." It's... a... half... joke? Considering how hard she pwned them earlier, he wouldn't be surprised if she unleashes her raw power unto them again. "We can run a bet or two while we're at it, just like last time. If you're interested in those, of course!" @Nyaph 🌺 Mika +everyone... in proximity
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 11:25 PM
"Mr. Romanov." His head tilts curiously, though already unconsciously makes space — and lucky for him, there's one last cue on the wall. At the mention of Xiaoru, Jacob suppresses a small laugh. "Miss Zhang is a force to be reckoned with," he agrees. "You'll find yourself to be with quite a competent set of enemies against you, Mr. Romanov. I'm sorry for what's about to happen." Was Jacob bragging? Maybe a little bit. Albert got his ass served to him in the last game. He leans on his cue as he thinks on a worthy bet; Jacob is not a gambling man, but he did like favors owed. "I'm curious to hear what you'll be putting on the table this time, Mr. Keller." @hyu 👓 albert @geeck 🌙 xiaoru @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 11:37 PM
His placid smile widens into something a little more genuine at Alberts somewhat exasperated expression. Incapable of remembering his name though people seemed to be he was happy to know that he'd at least made an impression on this one. He thinks fondly back on hosing everyone down. Good times. Of course, the Reverend is attentive enough to use his actual title, their previous history of pizza parlor based interaction preceding them... At both person's indication, Mika leans over just a touch to glance around the Billiards table to Xiaoru's politely seated form. He gives her a little wave, like one might a puppy in a pet shop window. He straightens up again at Jacob's boast. What a foreboding way of putting it. He can't help but let loose a chuckle. "I like a challenge." He says as he plucks the remaining pool cue off the rack. Really, he knew he was no match for them, given he was already playing with a pretty steep handicap--this was just for the fun and intrigue of it-perhaps muscle memory would kick in? Well, it's not as if he was planning on betting anything too precious, not like he had anything precious to bet. Speaking of, he listens expectantly for Albert to make the opening bid, chalking his cue as he does. @hyu 👓 albert @crow ✝ jacob de silva @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 11:42 PM
She doesn't seem to mind the nature of the wave she receives, giving Mika a languid wave back from her place on the couch. Ehhhhh.... She listens to Albert and Jacob speak of her skills highly and slouches a bit. Stop... don't raise the expectations..... She preferred quitting while she was still ahead, but it didn't seem like they'd let her sit out this round... She doesn't have much to bet, and she'd rather not be exchanging money with her coworkers... She tries to think back on anything else.... "...forehead flick." A bit childish, but enough incentive not to lose, without any real losses. The she eyes the three mens' forearms with mild wariness... perhaps some braincells would be sacrificed. @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @hyu 👓 albert @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 11:51 PM
Oh christ, he didn't want to be metaphorically pushed forward by Jacob when he wasn't ready, especially since he suffered a humiliating loss just the game before. A part of him thinks about abandoning it all entirely, making up some excuse to watch or leave to do something else, but Xiaoru is stuck here too so... it kind of makes him feel better. And at least Mika only has one eye, so his depth perception can't possibly be that good. At the very least, he doesn't expect to be dead last. "How about some coffee? My treat next week, if I lose." He mindlessly chalks his pool cue again (even though it barely wore since the first time). "Anyway, you pick something too, Jacob!" The not-chalked end lightly pokes at their side while Albert prods him for a bet. "These are low stakes gambles, so if someone raises the bar, I'll call too." He says that like he has any faith in his skill. In reality, Albert is hoping no one takes him up on that offer and just thinks he's cooler than he actually is. @crow ✝ jacob de silva @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 11:59 PM
Oh, at least the bets were funny this round. It beats last round's, at least. There's a noncommital hum from the priest. It's not like he could offer to do their paperwork for them, nor was he particularly keen on being a coffee boy... gift cards it is, then. "I'll buy the winner 500 credits worth of whatever you like." 50 dollars, in other words. Pocket change. How much can a banana cost, 70 credits? A gesture for Mika to summon up his end of the bet. Call it or raise, Romanov. @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 12:29 AM
Mika sticks his tongue in his cheek thoughtfully as he looks over the table. A pretty fun little assortment of favors had started accruing in light of their wagers. It would be fairly in character for him to raise the stakes he thinks...He glances over his table-mates. Too bad The Reverend wasn't as keen to show skin as his compatriots. He moves to place a hand on the edge of the billiards table thoughtfully--only to miss his mark and swat at the air for just a moment--right. He should remember what kind of equipment he was working with now. That being said he didn't even really have all that much to offer. Bodyguard for a day? A peak under his eyepatch? So many choices. "A lift. To anywhere, anytime." A free taxi ride to anywhere--on the back of a pretty nice motorcycle, sounded pretty good to him. "If that's no good. Coffee too." He adds, memories of Jacob rebuking his previous offer for a ride resounding in his mind. He leans on the table properly. @crow ✝ jacob de silva @hyu 👓 albert @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 12:35 AM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru 🎲 its time to D-D-D-D-D-D-D-DD-DUEL: 1d20 (18) + 1 Total: 19
WAHHH 3
@hyu 👓 albert 🎲 Result: 1d20 (7) Total: 7
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 21-Jun-21 12:35 AM
WAHHH
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hyu 👓 albert 21-Jun-21 12:35 AM
?!?????
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 12:36 AM
@crow ✝ jacob de silva 🎲 god if you're out there: 1d20 (1) Total: 1
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 21-Jun-21 12:36 AM
uhoh
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 12:36 AM
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika 🎲 Result: 1d20 (8) - 1 Total: 7
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 21-Jun-21 12:36 AM
Shakes ur hand Albert
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Xiaoru BOT 21-Jun-21 12:43 AM
She starts them off solid, and easily lands her first few balls in. She's feeling pretty good, clearly warmed up. She's grateful, too. Mika's offer for a ride was sounding pretty tempting, and the devil on her shoulder was whispering...
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 12:43 AM
They will not talk about how poorly Albert is doing tonight. 😌
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 12:44 AM
Well. That's to be expected he supposed--they weren't kidding when they said the little lady could play. He's impressed. :]
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 12:46 AM
Jacob is so intent on proving himself to the gathered gaggle of detectives that his palm slips on the butt of his cue and causes a freak accident that it hits his face straight up, making him flinch as he clutches at his bruised nose. His cue pretty much throws itself across the table and land with a clack, luckily hitting no one in the party. Well. Everyone sure did see that. He wanders over, pretending that was all part of his plan, before he grabs his fallen cue and smiles. "I'm fine." His nose was bleeding. He gets some tissues before they continue the second round.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 12:48 AM
Mika's placid smile doesn't drop in the slightest at the display. "You're bleeding." He states unhelpfully as Jacob returns with a fistful of tissues pressed to their face.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 12:50 AM
?! He winces at the blow before hopping to Jacob's side to also help. There's plenty of tissues here, so he doesn't need to get any more but... don't spill any... this place is a rental. "Wow, I know I'm hot and all but I didn't think I was that hot." Albert can't help but make a joke, even if it's at Jacob's expense. To make up for it, he at least tries to help them control the bleeding, makes sure that their head stays straight to not swallow blood...
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Xiaoru BOT 21-Jun-21 12:54 AM
She wonders if they should stop the game but the other two seem to have gotten it handled. She walks over to the bar and comes back with a small ice pack in hand and offers it as well.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 12:57 AM
He tips his head up, counting to ten as he pinches his nose. These things always did happen with an alarming frequency, though stopped just as quick. "Thank you, Mr. Romanov." Comments from the peanut gallery... embarrassing for him to slip up, really. A scoff at Albert's reply, one that he barely deigns to acknowledge. The gift from Xiaoru makes him look down, blinking before gingerly taking the pack and adding it to the Pile Of Things He's Putting On Their Face. Thank you, Xiaoru. They appreciate you. "This'll be over quick," he says pleasantly, slightly nasally through the tissue. "In the meantime, we should keep playing." [ROUND TWO!]
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 12:57 AM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru 🎲 round 2: 1d20 (13) + 1 Total: 14
@hyu 👓 albert 🎲 Result: 1d20 (12) Total: 12
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika 🎲 Result: 1d20 (11) - 1 Total: 10
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Xiaoru BOT 21-Jun-21 12:59 AM
She doesn't seem to be making any mistakes, still doing quite well with her shots. But the others seem to be getting used to the game as well, and she claps at seeing their plays! Very good! [Current Total: 33]
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 01:00 AM
How is Xiaoru so good?! They should get her on a television show or something... But hey, he's starting to find his footing again. [Current Total: 19]
If he doesn't lose to a guy with one eye, he's happy.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 01:03 AM
Speaking of the guy with one eye, he's surprised at how well he's doing. Obviously he's still not doing great, especially not in comparison to the lady, but better than was expected. [Current Total: 17]
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 21-Jun-21 01:03 AM
!roll 1d20 WAHHH
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 01:03 AM
Error in roll: Unexpected input on line 1, col 7: expected INTEGER, LPAR, U_OP, _WS, DECIMAL, D, got :WAHHH:847301579253874709>
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 21-Jun-21 01:03 AM
🖕
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 01:03 AM
@crow ✝ jacob de silva 🎲 Result: 1d20 (16) Total: 16
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 21-Jun-21 01:03 AM
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 01:05 AM
Stopped bleeding. It's time to turn on the gamer mode. They've caught up admirably in a few strides, and there's an air of smugness that immediately gets extinguished when they remember they were struck down not moments ago for their hubris. O god, grant me this victory... [CURRENT TOTAL: 17.] [FINAL ROUND!!]
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 01:06 AM
@hyu 👓 albert 🎲 Result: 1d20 (20) Total: 20
WAHHH 6
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hyu 👓 albert 21-Jun-21 01:06 AM
WAHHH
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 01:07 AM
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika 🎲 Result: 1d20 (7) - 1 Total: 6
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 21-Jun-21 01:07 AM
Par for the course!!!
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 01:08 AM
@crow ✝ jacob de silva 🎲 KILL MURDER MAIM: 1d20 (4) Total: 4
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 21-Jun-21 01:08 AM
gone
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Avrae BOT 21-Jun-21 01:09 AM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru 🎲 GOGOGOGOGO: 1d20 (2) + 1 Total: 3
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 01:09 AM
tails
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Xiaoru BOT 21-Jun-21 01:10 AM
She watches, slightly disappointed as she stumbles on the carpet in her heels and misses her last shot by a considerable margin. Darn... Total: 36
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She's not too terribly put off about losing, though she realizes now that she's not used to wearing heels.... And that her feet are starting to hurt a bit.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 01:11 AM
He expected this outcome, so he's not terribly miffed (just a little miffed) What he didn't expect was the come from behind victory from Keller. Well, he's just thankful he didn't smack himself in the face until his nose bled 😌 Total: 23
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 01:16 AM
Dead last. Even behind the guy who missed leaning on the table because he couldn't judge the distance accurately! It's a far fall from his last win, and they were so sure Xiaoru would win again... imagine their surprise when it's Albert who calls the pocket and hits the 8-ball. They offer a polite golf clap for his troubles, and make a mental list to meditate more. Being prideful was a sin, after all. Total: 21 saddog "Good game," Jacob says, a polite smile on their face. The more observant can notice the strain in their jaw. "I suppose all the winnings go to you. You've redeemed yourself."
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 01:18 AM
Oh my god Albert is destroying these kids etc etc ur dogwater etc other gamer terms. He gets a little too excited about getting a strong lead at the last second, basically scoring every point (? mysterious pool terms...) until there are no other balls left on the table. While he was a little stiff and nervous from previous events, Albert ends up beaming like a hyped up puppy and dropping his pool cue on the floor. Total: 39 plirk "Oh, thank god!" He exclaims, arms shooting up in the air. Now, he can celebrate with a drink, then turns to Jacob. "I kind of wish we kept that bet from earlier too, Reverend." Wink. Just kidding. He doesn't mean it... or does he? Do you regret not getting him to back off, Jacob? "I'll be sure to cash those rewards in later..." But he walks over to Xiaoru first, making sure she isn't hurt, then lightly flicks her on the forehead. Not too hard — Albert is a gentleman, you know. "There, that's good enough."
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Xiaoru BOT 21-Jun-21 01:22 AM
She accepts her punishment gracefully, scrunching her eyebrows to brace herself for the pain... only for a light flick to hit. Her 3 int was safe for now. She gives Albert a genuinely celebratory clap and thumbs up though. A very well played game! Albert had talent for this, she knew it. If he ever decided to quit being a detective she could introduce him to a few people...
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 01:29 AM
"Good game" He adds to the praise with his own series of quiet claps. He supposed he owed Keller a ride now. Perhaps if he didn't remind him he wouldn't remember? :] He finds himself fixating on the way the Reverends jaw sets--was that a hint of barely contained anger he detected? Perhaps this game was worth playing after all. He sets his cue against the table, quietly excusing himself with nothing more than a curt "Thanks for the game" and a salute. He's satisfied.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 01:32 AM
Another scoff. "I'm lucky we only kept this round's bets, at least... very good games from all of you. Certainly skills the like of which I've only seen rarely." Whew, and they could use... a drink! They're already heading over. Maybe something not whiskey this time; they pop open a fresh can of clear soda and pour in half with some vodka. Good. There. Nice and tidy. "I hope that satisfied your need for company, Mr. Romanov..." turning around with the second drink in his hand (Russians loved vodka, right?) he finds the man gone. Well. He takes a sip from Mika's. All his now. "Dinner's just about ready too if you two want to eat," he calls to Xiaoru and Albert. "Lobster on the menu. Quite the exquisite taste."
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 01:36 AM
"Haha, sure thing. Let's have something to eat — I'm starving from all that playing." And drinking.
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 21-Jun-21 09:11 AM
i passed out last night. ROOM FREE!
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 11:33 AM
As she strolls through the hall after being outside, she finds herself by the dry bar. Already a little tired from balancing on her heels, she takes a seat, contemplating on if she really should drink something…? She can’t decide.
OPEN RP! Pls tag me if u wanna chat w Doris!
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 11:45 AM
Cameron wanders back to her home away from home, the bar, soon seeing Doris sitting alone. She slides on a seat beside the shorter woman, leaning against her arm on the counter. "Still looking beautiful, Viray~" she hums pleasantly, a flirty twang to her words. "How are ya finding the party?" @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 12:03 PM
Doris turns to see Cameron sliding into the seat next to her, still as Glamorous as when they arrived. She gives Cameron a small smile, face flushing slightly at the compliment.“You look amazing still as well,” Doris says as she tucks a stray hair behind her ear. “I got a bit lost earlier, and…” oh it’s so embarrassing to mention, but Cameron is easy to talk to “Got stuck in a closet for a little while with Saif. So it’s been… eventful?” She chuckles. “Now I’m here, trying to decide if I should drink or not.” She hums a little quietly with a tilt of her head. Hmm…. Cameron owned a Bar right? “What would you recommend?” (edited)
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 12:21 PM
Doris's smile makes Cameron smile more, taking out one of her hair grips to secure the stray hair Doris had brushed away from her face. "That's better and thank you Viray, though I definitely look better next to you." She grins playfully before listening to her eventful night, chuckling to herself. "You got stuck in one of the closets too? Aint that some luck?...El Nesr is a nice person to be stuck with, at least. Have you eaten yet? there's still hopefully crab or lobster." Hao Xuan and her had wiped out a good portion of the food but her boot was stocked should Doris want anything. "Oh? Go on, at least have one drink," she purrs while draping an arm over Doris's shoulder. "You're with me so what's the worse that can happen? I'll make sure you don't drink more than you need to..." "To make a good recommendation, I need to know what you like in a drink." Her playful expression switches to a professional one now in bartending mode, hopping off to move behind the bar. @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 02:12 PM
Doris's face grows warmer with what Cameron says as she fixes her hair. Doris looks down at the counter to regather her thoughts, more than a little flustered. She's fairly sure her heart rate spiked for a moment. "T-thanks," she says looking up at her through her lashes, with a soft yet bright smile. "Though I'd say that back at you." "Ah, yes... Saif is nice," She nods in agreement. Though their height was a bit intimidating, they treated Doris with kindness and patience, which she did appreciate. "I haven't eaten yet, no, I'll try to grab some food later." Cameron is so handsy and Doris wonders vaguely if Cameron has had more than a few drinks or it this is just how she usually was. She's definitely leaning toward the idea that Cameron was just a naturally touchy person, though Doris didn't mind it at all. It was nice. And though she usually was reserved with giving physical affection to those she was not as close with, it was easy to lean into Cameron's arm hug. "Okay," She finds herself nodding, thoughts of all the possible negative things that could happen starting quieting down, captured by Cameron's charm. "You're the expert, right? Hmm..." She purses her lips in thought as Cameron hops of and moves in front of her, into bartending mode. "Why don't you try guessing what I like?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 03:07 PM
“I’m an expert, yes… a mind reader? Not in the slightest but let’s give it a shot…what does Viray like?” Cameron pauses in thought while watching Doris with clinical precision, trying to teem through her mental library of tastes associated with different groups of people. Doris was a tricky one; although her sweet and mild demeanour was the loudest note, there were several undertones that played beneath to make her more complex than maybe she even knew she was. There was a fiery, bold and fearless side that Cameron witnessed at the park and pool when her filter was finally removed…but was that a taste she would go for? Maybe something mellow to counter the air of neuroticism she carries? Ernest and Doris were both old souls as they called themselves, individuals who enjoyed the simpler mundanities of life, wanted those that cared for them as much as they cared for others… Something homely and modest than grand and loud? She sifts away once she’s come to an idea of a drink, rubbing her chin slowly. “So…I have two options at the moment. One’s an Old Glory – it’s a sweet-forward one - vodka base - but mellow and refreshing from the blueberries and pinot noir; very light but complex, tastes and looks like 4th of July…classic, timeless." "The other’s more milky option, a white chocolate martini – slightly sweeter than a regular chocolate martini but more delicate flavour-wise; rich but not indulgent, more filling if you haven’t eaten yet. White chocolate liqueur – maybe an additional splash of crème de cacao blanc to amp the chocolate flavour – with a vanilla vodka and milk... So how to those sound?” @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 05:13 PM
She leans her head on her hand, tilting her head in thought. Both sounded good, but she was leaning more toward the White Chocolate Martini. And something sweet would probably help sweeten the rest of the evening, if only for a short moment. "The White Chocolate Martini sounds lovely," she beams. "I do like sweets, so it sounds good to me!" She giggles a little before continuing, "To be honest, I don't know much about drinks so I trust your skill and judgement. Thank you." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 05:24 PM
When Doris chooses the martini, a playful smile graces Cameron's face once more. She got it~ "So you are what you eat..." she hums melodically though there was something else behind the tone, turning to collect the ingredients needed to make the drink for her. Liqueurs, vodka and cream collected, as the performer she is, she puts on a show of pouring the liquids from a height into the jigger at their exact measures before shaking until combined. "One white chocolate martini..." she announces while pouring the soft cream cocktail into a martini glass before delicately shaving some white chocolate on top, resembling the first blanket of snow on a winter's day. "For Miss Viray~" She hands the drink over, waiting for the verdict while she cleans up. Clear station, clear mind. @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 06:20 PM
Doris watches in awe with Cameron's skill and precision in making drinks. If she were to attempt anything like that she knows she would probably drop and spill everything in less than a second. She takes the drink her her hand and takes a sip, tasting exactly how she imagined when Cameron described it. "This is really good," she says with an earnest nod. "Thank you," she says once again, taking another sip of the sweet concoction. But it was more than just a thanks for the drink, the tone of her voice cracking the slightest bit. A thank you for everything so far in the night from helping her get ready and to the drive here. "I really admire you," She says after, looking down at the beautiful drink her hand. "And aha, I'm sure you already know this, but I'm.. not really the best at formal events o-or even chatting in general," She holds her tongue, not wanting to be more vulnerable than she already is feeling, "So your kindness is...... I really appreciate it." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 22-Jun-21 07:09 AM
No matter how many times she’s heard or seen over the years patrons enjoying her drinks, a happy customer still brings a smile to her face and joy to her heart. Making others feel happy and secure when she can - was the most rewarding aspect in all the fields she has worked in and gravitated towards. Service makes her feel the most human. The coltishness that Cameron often displays dims enough for a caring, almost nurturing warmth to emanate from her smile because of Doris’s words, listening to her with the reverence bestowed to royalty - She holds her gaze as if they were the only two in the room, mirror-like eyes painted with the night sky under a red moon reflecting the visage of Doris. “Thank you, Viray...I appreciate your words a lot,” she finally replies softly, genuinely, her smile only growing. “Do you want to hear a secret?” She leans slightly over the counter, reducing the distance between the two just enough to enter Doris’s personal space but allowing her breathing room still. “As surprising as it may sound, these kinds of things don’t come very naturally to me - relating to others, socialising - It’s been a lot of practice to get to where I am now.” She chuckles lightly. “I observe people and learn from them.” - (edited)
“You're naturally an empathetic person; for me...it's mainly memorisation and application." Not that she saw it as a negative that made her less - it allowed her to carry out tasks and make decisions that others weren't willing to or could deal with the aftermath of. Cameron's expression relaxes, moving away to pour herself another drink. "Like with anything, you just keep taking those opportunities to challenge yourself until it feels second nature to do it. It doesn't even have to be big - start with being the first person to say good morning or asking others about their day. Give someone the compliment you've said in your head. Reply to one person in a group. Your confidence to do it will build, and soon you'll be initiating conversations like a pro!" "You deserve to be listened to and seen - just remember that." @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 01:43 PM
Doris listens closely to Cameron's sound advice. Doris knows she herself is a perceptive person, but she supposes application really is key. But applying herself was hard when her brain is always going a five miles a minute, overthinking everything she says or does. Cameron's words of encouragement hit deep, and it almost makes her want to cry. It makes her feel seen and understood but it scares her at the same time. Times like this, she usually tries to find a way to escape, to not have to be vulnerable around others, but Cameron is so genuine that she stays rooted in her seat. Challenge herself... She'll try. She already has been trying, but she'll try harder. You deserve to be listened to and seen - just remember that. Her eyes water. Oh no. Oh no she's going to cry. She doesn't want to cry, she hates crying in front of people. She sniffs and blinks, willing those tears not to fall, then takes a long sip of the sweet white chocolate drink. "I'll try my best," she manages to say after putting the glass down, voice quiet but steady. She's quiet for another moment, her usual storm of thoughts coming to a standstill, focused on the words Cameron had said. She was starting to get comfortable with Cameron... maybe... maybe she should take this as one of those opportunities to challenge herself. Doris gives Cameron a shy smile, "Can you... teach me how to make one of these? Or... anything really. I'd love to learn from you." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford you can end it off with your next post if you'd like!
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 22-Jun-21 02:49 PM
It seemed that her words might have planted a seed within Doris, but as with all plants, it takes time and care until a dormant seed can sprout. She sees something beautiful within Doris, but it is shrouded in layers of worry, repression and second-guessing – What she could tell was that the biggest obstacle was Doris – an alien concept for Cameron as one who championed herself. Cameron remains quiet but receptive in the comforting stillness, allowing Doris the space to contemplate and process what she wants without any outside influence. As they say, 'you can bring the donkey to the water, but you can't force it to drink' – change begins within. No amount of sweet words or pep talks can change a heart that is already shielded or mind already set, but she has a niggling feeling that maybe something has changed in Doris. "Saying you'll try is already a step in the right direction. I'll believe in you until you can believe in yourself." She lets out a nasal chuckle and nods at the request, ushering Doris over to her side of the bar. "Of course I can show you how to. White chocolate Martini's a simple drink to make – most drinks are – but it's all about the execution and finesse." Doris gets herself a free masterclass in mixology by the bartender. Cameron guides her through preparation to the final pour but lets Doris have a taste of ownership over creating the drink, only stepping in to course-correct a heavy-handed alcohol measure or unsealed shaker. "Shake out all your frustrations. It's a free arm workout!" The class culminates with a sweet drink that Doris can proudly state that she made and a shoulder pat from Cameron. "Awesome job, Viray! You can show off your skills and make Ernie one in the future." @dee 🌼 doris [THANK YOU FOR DORIS!! SHE IS SUCH A SWEETIE]
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 05:29 PM
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 09:05 PM
Jericho wanders into the dry bar, finding it much more relaxing to simply walk through the many empty rooms than mingle with his coworkers. The rental space truly was quite impressive. He would have to compliment Cerise later on her impeccable taste (since clearly this is all thanks to her, and no one else.) He stops by the pool table to inspect the billiard balls already set up for play. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 09:09 PM
You know. Sometimes you drop something and you're just perfectly angled so that you don't see someone else and they don't see you. And then you stand up. And you see your [coworker]. From the other side of the table, Lullaby rises - pool cue in hand - and blinks at the sudden presence of Jericho. "Hey." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 09:13 PM
Jericho stares at Lullaby when they suddenly rise into view (6'2, very noticeable). How the hell did he not notice them beforehand? tails He raises an eyebrow. "Hey." Jericho gestures to the pool cue they're holding. "...Are you looking for a match?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 09:15 PM
Comedic effect <3 They twirl it around slowly DEX 11, managing not to drop it, but not looking particularly flashy either. "Nah, .... just here to stand around and pretend it's a sword." ".... yeah - you gonna teach me this one too?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 09:19 PM
Jericho rolls his eyes at their response. So childish. Wait. He gives them a quizzical look. "You don't know how to play???" Still, he walks around the pool table to pick up a pool cue for himself. "I can. But not for free," He answers as he turns back to them. No charity, not even during a lobster party. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 09:23 PM
They laugh. "No, I know how to play. Maybe not to your... satisfaction though." Half grin-half grimace. "How much would it cost?" They stand to the side, watching him. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 09:31 PM
"Well, if you already know how then there's not much I can do for you aside from telling you to practice and work on your stance." Just be better? At things? It's not rocket science. "Regardless, I'm not as proficient in pool as I am with other games so you might win for once." He removes the triangle rack and places it to the side. "Would you like to test your luck?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 09:32 PM
"Calling it luck.." They grin, moving over to stand on the same side as Jericho. "... you're just preparing to use that as an excuse if you lose." "Do you want to break or should I?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 09:35 PM
Jericho huffs and glares at Lullaby as he applies chalk to his pool cue. "I have no idea what you're talking about." Jericho makes a gracious gesture towards Lullaby. "You may do the honors." There is no way in hell he's losing to them. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 09:39 PM
"How gracious." Teasing. They break pretty well, sinking the ball they wanted and then continuing for a bit! Not bad, not bad. Lok definitely knows the ins and outs of pool. "You're up~" Total: 14
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 09:39 PM
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 09:43 PM
Jericho shoots Lullaby a competitive look before taking position and making a shot. The balls clatter around for a bit, but they don't end up where he intended. Jericho is definitely scowling now. tsunsmad Total: 9 @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 09:44 PM
"......... what's wrong?" 😌 They take their turn, sinking a string of balls... and then wiping their forehead as if they've worked up a sweat. They haven't. "Kinda quiet today, Jericho." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho +18 TOTAL: 32
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 09:48 PM
"...Nothing's wrong." Jericho replies, an edge to his voice as he tries to line up his shot. Lullaby is not getting on his nerves. They are not getting on his--aaandd he completely whiffs it. Jericho stiffly straightens his back and pretends that didn't just happen. "....I'm not being quiet at all." He says, extremely casually and normally. "How have you been finding the party?" The weakest semblance of conversation. +4 Total: 13 @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 09:55 PM
It's not often they get to see Jericho be bad at something. Maybe if they were a tad more sober, they'd at least pretend to keep their cool and be amused on the Inside. But as it is -- they're grinning wildly. A soft laugh, gloating. ".... it's been..." Well. It started out normal and cute, and then they got kissed by a friend, slowdanced with someone who they thought hated them, got bitten by a whackjob, comforted their friend in a bathroom, and then kissed a friend again? They suddenly look relatively lost. And completely thrust their cue through the air instead of hitting anything. They hit themself with it actually, startling themself. "..." "I never went to prom. Or homecoming. Are all...................... planned functions like this.....?" concern @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho +1 TOTAL: 33
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 10:06 PM
Jericho studies Lullaby as they seem to have a moment and then promptly smacks themself with their pool cue in their attempt to make a shot. "Careful--" He falls silent at their question as he thinks over his experience of the night, which has been far tamer and less taxing than Lullaby's emotional odysssey. "...Somewhat." In the past, there'd always been drama at prom and homecoming, but he'd never been directly involved so it'd always been tolerable for him. Besides, he'd had someone with him. It comes as a surprise Lullaby has never gone to any dances given their social butterfly tendencies, but Jericho simply files that information away. He glances over at Lullaby again before making yet another lackluster shot. Rather then dwell over his embarrassing loss, he instead asks, "Did something happen?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 10:16 PM
They begin to set the table again, not making eye contact. This isn't the sort of question they're used to getting from him, the kind of conversation one has with Jericho Vidali felt like it should contain less personal, open ended questions and more 'have you finished your paperwork' or 'you cannot put that in your eggs' or 'stop calling them, iggs, Lullaby'. "I'm not good at being careful." They admit, in more ways than one. A small, guilty bit of them finds a pleased selfishness in this moment - stealing Jericho away from the rest of the night. Maybe it's Pavlovian. A smoke-break association. "I guess." They finish setting up the table. "Just been kind of a rush." They laugh, giving him a lazy grin. "How's your night been? - Oh, you can start this time." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 10:43 PM
Lullaby has always been soft, like a ball of cotton. No matter how much force he exerts, they always return to their normal fluffy, frivolous state. It's because of this, Jericho doesn't hold back with his words. "No, you are not good at being careful at all," He confirms as he watches Lullaby set up the pool table. "You're type who does whatever they want to first and worries about the consequences afterwards." While there's no derision in his voice, there's no kindness to soften the blow either. A simple observation. Jericho walks around the pool table so he's standing by Lullaby and starts lining up his shot. "Perfectly average," he answers. Ernest's drunken 'I, too, experience homosexual attraction' confession is not something that needs to be mentioned or worthy of note, and neither is his brief locked closet stint. Jericho makes his shot, and frowns when the balls clatter away in messy, unelegant angles. He's distracted. That must be why he's off. And he's off because Lullaby just won, which is really annoying, and not because Lullaby is acting off as well. Although, their behavior reminds him of how they were after their little fight with Patsy at the pool. His mind draws the natural conclusion Lullaby did something stupid yet again and is sulking over whatever minor lashback they got. "So what'd you do that wasn't careful? Kiss someone you're not supposed to again?" He asks. It's not a serious question--a psychic attack to throw Lullaby off their game. Total: 7 @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 10:59 PM
They laugh, giving Jericho a smile at the reprimand. As if to say 'that's why you're here to look after me, isn't it?'. Jericho's average night. They can't tell if it's true, or if it's just another thing he's tucked away. Their smile drops and they look away, pretending to observe the game. It's fine. They'll ask him about... something else next. Maybe where picked up that eyeshado- "H-" A choked noise at the question, eyes wide. Is he a fucking mind reader? Wait. No, no, -- they get what he's pulling from, though it doesn't help the jolt in their posture... or the poor shot. They click their tongue. "You distracted me." Accusatory. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho Total: 10
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 11:08 PM
Jericho raises his eyebrows in surprise at Lullaby's visceral reaction. Did he actually strike a nerve? That's rare. "You ask me questions all the time, I'm simply returning the favor," He replies smoothly, unapologetic as he meets Lullaby's eyes. No distraction attempts here. All they are having is a natural conversation between coworkers. "You're free to ask me a question as well." He makes his shot and clicks his tongue when it's as subpar as Lullaby's previous shot. +10 Total: 17 @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 11:12 PM
They frown - just slightly - at him, feeling particularly.... seen in this moment. This is not how it's supposed to go. They work themself back into a smile, but their shitty ass miss gives the fact that they're not particularly right away. "It's the alcohol." They decide. There's no way they suck this much at billiards. "............. define supposed to." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho +2 TOTAL: 12
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 11:21 PM
Jericho watches Lullaby as they clumsily make their shot. Perhaps his psychic attack was a little too strong... His brows furrow as Lullaby's sentences become somewhat disjointed. It's a little hard to tell if they're actually speaking to him right now. He then makes his own shot, which is pretty crap itself. Tonight is just not a good night to play pool. "....You're not making a lot of sense right now, Lullaby. Could you repeat what you're trying to say?" He asks, studying Lullaby's face. +4 Total: 21 @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 11:26 PM
They hate it when he pays attention to them for the wrong reasons. "Yeah, okay, I kissed someone I maybe shouldn't have." Quiet, just loud enough to be heard between themself and Jericho. It feels like shit saying it like that though. "I wanted to... though... and I think, he wanted it too?" They do not specify that this is Jericho's Lawrence assigned desk-mate. "I mean - it's good. It feels good, I guess... just... more complicated than I thought it might be, but that's ... and then a guy bit me?" Yeah they're disjointed again, but they cannot get over this. They look directly at Jericho. "I followed a mimosa and then a guy bit me? Listen, I know this sounds crazy, but..." They're like Please Believe Me. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho Total: 21
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 11:46 PM
Jericho stares blankly at Lullaby, needing a moment to process all the information they are unloading upon him. Holy What The Fuck Happened At This Party????? He's not even sure where to start. The stranger biting Lullaby seems like a good place. Based on what they're saying, it sounds like they got attacked and who knows, the person might have even had rabies. "...Lullaby, let's sit down first and you can tell me more about what happened," Jericho says, setting aside his pool cue. He gently guides them over to the bar stools so they can sit. Just sit. No more drinking, unless it's water. "You said you got bit?...Did they draw blood?" He asks, focusing on the issues that can be handled practically. Lullaby got bitten. Lullaby is potentially injured. Assess the injury. He is not touching the...emotional bombs Lullaby dropped just yet. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 11:51 PM
They don't need him to take care of them. They don't want him to take care of them. Okay, maybe they 🤏 a little want him to fuss over them. He was right, they haven't grown up at all. The clown jingles pathetically to the bar, and takes a seat. "I don't think so?" They pull at the collar of their shirt, to the bite mark. "It was kind of fun, actually. Just confusing." A smile. They do enjoy a good mystery! There was just a lot of things compounding this night. "..." They look at Jericho, considering him. Considering what they can get away with. 🥺 "It hurts though..." It really doesn't. Comfort them. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 12:27 AM
Jericho tugs Lullaby's collar down lower to better inspect the bite mark, taking into account what information they provide about the incident. They provide no potential suspects. An intruder on the premises? "It doesn't sound fun," he remarks, gaze flitting up to Lullaby to catch them smiling. A fool as always. If someone tried to bite him he would simply call the authorities on them. Well, at least they weren't lying about the bite not breaking skin. "Stay here, we should still treat this. Especially so if it hurts." He steps away from Lullaby and removes his gloves to wash his hands behind the counter. "Human mouths are full of bacteria and bites from humans, like any other creature, can lead to serious infections if not properly treated. Even a mild bite that doesn't break skin should be dealt with properly. And if this is a bite from some mimosa-wielding weirdo hiding in bushes, I can't imagine they are the picture of hygiene either." He rattles off information about infection rates as he looks for a first aid kit. After a few minutes, Jericho returns to Lullaby and places the first aid kit he's found on the bar counter. "You should be more careful," he lectures as he pulls down Lullaby's collar once more and gently wipes at the bite mark with an antiseptic towlette using his free hand. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:36 AM
It worked. They feel a tad guilty about lying, but - well, they'd already fessed up to being a liar in Never Have I Ever. Besides... didn't it balance out? One big truth for a little white lie? They watch him as he talks, taking a rest in the familiarity of it. There's what they were looking for. The lecturing, the teaching, the surprising gentleness of Jericho's intentions versus his words. He sure is.... talking a lot though. Nervous? Filling the air for them? They didn't even have to prompt him this time. "!" A jump at the sudden coolness, but they settle in. "They're .... a good person, I think they were just having fun. It was funny to me too..." Lullaby murmurs, tilting their head so that Jericho can see more easily. "... people are ... unpredictable huh?" They say it with a note of wonder. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 12:46 AM
"Hmm..." Jericho lets Lullaby have their opinions, even though they are wrong and bad. Once he finishes sterilizing the bite mark area, he grabs a large bandage to cover it. "Yes, they are. Sometimes." He replies as he applies the bandage. "Although, I find you kissing a coworker to not be that much of a surprise at all. Should I be concerned?" Yeah. He did not forget about that tidbit of information. Jericho looks up at them, waiting for an answer. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:50 AM
"............................................................. why would you be concerned?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 12:55 AM
"You know my opinions on romantic relationships between coworkers," Jericho replies. "It's only natural of me to be concerned." "You're an adult, so I'm not going to try stopping you. But I believe I should at least ask." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:06 AM
"What's the worst that could happen? They break my pencil sharpener?" They poke at the bandage. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 01:08 AM
Jericho sighs. "Lullaby, I know you're not completely stupid. I'm being serious." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:08 AM
They look at him. "I'm being serious too - I ... I mean, I don't get it. This whole no-dating-coworker thing - everyone keeps saying it!" "... are you all that scared?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 01:20 AM
Jericho rolls his eyes. "It's not fear. Do not imply that people's words are motivated by irrational emotions. It's well-placed concern. There is a difference. Most relationships lead to messy break ups. Do you know what messes up teamwork and a productive work environment? Bitter exes and broken hearts." He leans back in his chair and folds his arms. "So are you really serious?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:26 AM
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If they say yes, it's a whole ass commitment. A bond in all but writing. And they know how Jericho is with contracts. If they say no, they look like a piece of shit. But maybe they are one. They place their head on the bar countertop and let out a long sigh. "....................................." Why are they even talking about this with Jericho. "I like them." "Isn't that enough?" Whiny. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 02:04 AM
Jericho's thoughts are brought back to years past. I love you's whispered under the moon and fervent promises of forever. He thinks about flowers in the window and a gentle hand that once held his. But flowers wilt. Bones decay. Something as ephemeral as affection and passion mean nothing in the world that they live in. Jericho laughs coldly, his hand reaching up to his neck unbidden. "No." It will never be enough. Jericho reaches over the counter to grab a glass of water he filled earlier. "Well, for everyone's sake, I hope your partner shares your lackadaisical approach to relationships." He slides the glass over to Lullaby. "You should drink more water. You're starting to get a glow to your face." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 02:04 AM
"That's my skincare routine."
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 02:05 AM
"That is definitely not your skincare routine."
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 02:06 AM
".... I don't even have a skincare routine. I'm sorry."
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 02:06 AM
"Yes, I can tell."
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 02:07 AM
"Really? If you have such good eyes, why'd you give me a bandage made for elephants?" A grin.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 02:16 AM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 04:23 PM
A way’s off from the banquet table, there is a dry bar equipped with everything you need to fix yourself a drink (or beg someone more competent in the arts of mixology to do it for you)! It’s pretty spiffy, with lighting fixtures built in that are patented to glow a soft pink when it starts to get darker out. In case the shelf of drinks behind it weren’t already indicative of the bar’s purpose, someone took the time to string up paper pineapple party decorations around it. Very tasteful. In front of the bar is a lacquer pool table, in the perfect place for spectating. Just remember to wipe up when you’re done. It's the other gender of Margaritaville - positioned across the room or somewhere else IDFK.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 04:23 PM
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 04:33 PM
Asses hurting, they make their way to Daiquiriville! Wahoo! "Are you familiar with mixology, Detective Caro?" Rhett releases their linked arms to look around the bottles and glasses placed around the bar. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 04:35 PM
Daiquiriville was bartenderless! Whoever budgeted the event must have spent it all on food. Cassius glances around for anyone resembling a bartender anyway, but doesn't see a single soul. "Unfortunately, I am not," he confesses. "Are you?" @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 04:41 PM
". . ." ". . ." ". . ." "How about this then, let's combine random drinks and have a taste testing session?" > bartending mini game start? @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 04:45 PM
Cassius's eyes glaze over the wide arrange of drinks and other miscellaneous ingredients and he shrugs. "Sure, sounds fun." He grabs a few things at random, mixes at random, and tries to imitate Cameron's bartender mixing flair. The drink that pours out of the mixer doesn't look entirely too appealing, but it's not rancid. (The drink tastes less than average roll 9 but is also less alcoholic than average roll 9...) @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 05:10 PM
He takes the drink from Cassius' hands, taking a large gulp before returning it to him. Eyes light up, pleasantly surprised. "Not bad! You could be a bartender." (Insert obnoxious laugh.) For his turn -- Rhett finds a handle of vodka and bottle of orange juice, pouring both in equally generous portions. There were no red solo cups, but the round glass would have to do. "Tastes like shit (taste: 5) but it's good for loosening the tongue (alcoholicness: 12)." He presents it to Cassius with a flourish. "A common staple in any college frat house." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 05:18 PM
He takes a tentative sip... it was just vodka and orange juice and well... like Rhett said, tasted like shit. Cassius grimaces but takes hearty gulps of it. "What did you go to college for?" he inquires. He tries his hand at making another drink. He doesn't know what he's grabbing and he's not interested in reading the labels right now. A quick shake and pour over ice and he slides it over to Rhett. Turns out, Cassius just poured a bunch of hard liquors together. It tastes worse than shit taste 1 and it burns going down alcoholicness : 15. It smells like isopropyl alcohol. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 05:36 PM
"I take that back. This is. Pure shit." It reminds him of absinthe (not that. he's had absinthe before. shifty eyes.) But he downs the rest of the drink efficiently. Though good at holding his liquor, the random concoctions churning in his stomach may be starting to protest. Who cares! He's having fun albeit not inebriated enough! "A triple major in business, civil engineering, and math." A lazy grin. "Do you believe me?" Before Cassius can answer, Rhett pours an equally disgusting mixture in return. taste: 1, alcholicness: 8 @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 05:43 PM
Cassius bursts into laughter at the comment on his drink. He's impressed that Rhett downed it anyways. Cassius needed to watch himself in comparison, having half a foot less of body to process alcohol compared to his coworker. "I believe you. There's no reason not to," he says. He sips the new mixture and promptly spits it back into the cup, astounded by the shitty taste. The two of them were definitely not fit to be bartenders. "Wow," is all he can say as the taste lingers on his tongue. Cassius takes a deep breath and downs it anyway. Fortunately, Rhett's drink didn't taste too alcoholic. He could probably take another without getting drunk. He can't help but gag a bit after chugging that. "Should we try one more..?" he says wearily. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 05:59 PM
taste: 14, alcohol: 10 Gin and dry vermouth, mixed together without the grace and skill of someone like Cameron, but still palatable. He pours out his nat 1 drink (to be fair, he would have downed as well to not waste the alcohol, if not for Cassius spitting it out) and slides the new one over. Voice lowers, amused. "I lied, Detective Caro. Are you always this trusting or is your mind starting to fog?" He takes a moment to observe the other's complexion and actions. "I have more confidence in the taste of this one, though I won't blame you if you don't drink it all." An innocuous warning. How drunk do you want to get tonight, Cassius? @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 06:09 PM
Cassius sips the new drink and it's much more palatable than the ones Rhett had previously mixed. "This one is pleasant," he says, comfortably drinking it all. He's properly tipsy now but still functional. "You seem to know your way around some drinks." "I trusted in the goodness of your heart," he says, finger poking into Rhett's chest. "But it seems you like lying." His finger travels elsewhere, hooking into the gap between the buttons of Rhett's dress shirt for a second before retreating. He turns and mixes Rhett a drink too, but forgets the alcohol alcoholicness 1 and it's just a mix of different sickly sweet syrups taste 7. Cassius had absolutely no experience making drinks and it showed. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:17 PM
His brain stammers once more when Cassius' fingers find themselves between his shirt. Unexpected but not unlikeable. He can feel his pulse by his neck. Covering up this reaction, there was nothing to do but to chug the mixture of syrups -- to Rhett, much more unpalatable than the nat 1 mystery absinthe from before. "You know, I think we should be good for the night, Detective Caro." He swallows thickly, the syrup sliding down his throat. Gaze travels to the dance floor -- "there seems to be a gathering, shall we go?" An offered arm, once more. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius NEVER HAVE I EVER LET'S GO !!!
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
"Sounds good." He links arms with Rhett again and they head to never have I ever on the dance floor.
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poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 10:45 PM
Patsy ambles over to the empty bar to fetch himself another drink. What was he on now...? Four? Six? It didn't matter, as long as there was a bottle of coconut rum for him to slosh into a tall glass with grenadine and pineapple juice. He looks over at the clean, set-up pool table opposite him. Was that what people played at parties...? The detective sips his drink, elbow resting on the bar as he traces shapes of people meandering about the room. All that mattered was the alcohol sloshing in his stomach, and the sensation of butterflies in his chest. A few games, a dance, a fight narrowly avoided... This was shaping up into an interesting night. Who knew what the remaining hours would bring... @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 10:50 PM
With his stomach full of lobster and whiskey, Patrick is thinking.. it's a pretty good night! Some games some shenanigans, some close calls... but hey! Everything is all in the name of fun! He was exploring the area for a bit until he sees.. Patsy! By the pool. He wonders if the man knows how to play. He grins and walks closer, inching quietly behind the other, making sure he isn't found out. Stopping just behind him, he taps Patsy's shoulder on one side, leaning towards the opposite side and waits for Patsy to turn the other way to make his appearance. Just a little surprise. "Heya Pats" he smirks @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 11:04 PM
Patsy looks one way (at the tap), then the other (at the voice), then down slightly to finally meet Patrick's green gaze. "Oh! Hey, Patrick," he sips his drink again, quite enjoying it. "How are you liking the nightlife? Get stuck in any closets? Eat any crab?" Sip sip. "That circle game was a real doozy... Though I joined pretty late, and you later than me..." @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 11:07 PM
There was something about Patsy that just felt so refreshing, Patrick couldn't help but beam and smile! "Good good! It's been fun I gotta say! And... why YES I got stuck in the closet with good old Mr. Ace Detective! We played games." He nods. "Yeah man I joined pretty late but managed to get to the JUICY part!! That was fun" he leans against Patsy. "How about'chu! You seem to be hanging on pretty good." @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:05 AM
"C'mon, the rest of my truth or dare team is following me," he says, running, through the banquet hall and interrupting a conversation that couldn't be happening right now. "If we're fast we might lose them." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:06 AM
(materializes as peanut gallery) Not So Fast.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:07 AM
[DEX: 16] 🧍‍♂️ sorry morris he caught up
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:07 AM
They laugh, and then stifle it, hand over their mouth. A nod. 🏃‍♂️ 🏃 <- them @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:08 AM
He pounces onto the table and skips over lobsters, holding in his nausea for the food as he makes a daring exit... @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:08 AM
"......." They grab a lobster on the way-- @Luuvy 📋 Morris
Fucking Puma of a man.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:09 AM
Saif was not about to openly chase that people over a dare. They followed behind as a leisurely pace 🚶
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:12 AM
He does something similar to Saif with similar logic, he is after all, not wearing any pants.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:13 AM
They hesitated at first, then turn to Mika. "Are you really comfortable like that?"
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★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ 23-Jun-21 12:13 AM
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:14 AM
He shrugs, "I've worn less."
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 23-Jun-21 12:15 AM
"so literally naked?"
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:15 AM
"In... Public?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:16 AM
🧍‍♂️ He manifests back here. "I trailed them. Morris is skimping on his dare. Decide your punishment accordingly, Ezekiel Fucking Kitzinger." @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:17 AM
He shrugs at Saif and Patrick's comments, "It's not our turn yet." and he didn't say truth.....
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:17 AM
"Well, that is disappointing. I would not expect cowardice from him." (edited)
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:17 AM
"DAMN! So lame!" Strokes his chin... "What do ya think Tyler? You got a good idea for a punishment?"
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:18 AM
"Our turn....?"They blinked at Mika. "We are not playing right now... Right?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:19 AM
"thonk If you had any of that poison drink left, I'd say that." Shrugs. "But you're Ezekiel Fucking Kitzinger, so you downed it. Guess you could always make another, though." He thinks for a moment. "I think you're better at this stuff than I am. What would really make him regret skimping..... thonk" MORRISSSS IM SO SORRY @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:20 AM
"Are we not." he tilts his head as he says this to Saif as Tyler and Zeke conspire. He's teasing.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:21 AM
"Oh. Well I guess we can?" Though they were still unsure of the social mores involved in this game. "truth or dare?"
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:21 AM
"What if we took his clothes and then he had to streak!.... No... no why would he take off his clothes in the first place....." blobthinkingglare @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:22 AM
Saif side eyes Zeke. People really liked to get others naked here.
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:22 AM
"Dare." why not.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:23 AM
"thonk He'd probably refuse if we asked him. When Mika took off his shirt, he said he'd never. But I like your line of thinking. Let's keep brainstorming." RUBS HIS HAMPTER BRAINCELLS TOGETHER @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:24 AM
"Soak him with something." He casts over his shoulder as he waits for Saif to give him his due.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 23-Jun-21 12:24 AM
is watching this happen
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 23-Jun-21 12:24 AM
"Why is Saif daring Mika..."
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:25 AM
Well. Saif had not prepared for that, thinking he would choose truth. "I," it was hard to think straight without glancing down, so they glanced to the side. "Dare... You.... To... Answer my earlier question. Please?"They did not like to be demanding.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:25 AM
"Okay so no streaking. What if we put something really reeeeeeeally spicy in his lunch at work?" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 23-Jun-21 12:25 AM
"buttercup you are softer than butter at room temperature"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:25 AM
"thunk Good idea Mika....you still got that hose? Or we can look for a bucket..." "You should do that anyways, honestly." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 23-Jun-21 12:25 AM
Holding and empty ice bucket.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:26 AM
Nods at Mika... so true bestie
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:26 AM
babysmirk Perfect.
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 23-Jun-21 12:26 AM
Gabbo doesn't know why that's a good thing.
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:26 AM
"Yes." He answers Saif's earlier question.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:27 AM
Saif felt lightheaded, and was not sure why they bothered asking when they were not mentally prepared for an affirmation. Or the imagery. "Okay. Thank you." They give him a perfunctory nod. "Um... In keeping with the spirit of the game, I suppose I could take a turn. If you'd like."
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:28 AM
evilpatrick He takes the bucket of ice water "Time for Morris to get a little wet"
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:28 AM
"Hey Romanov. Your crotch is disturbing the peace. Can you put your pants on?"
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:28 AM
He's about to open his mouth before hearing Cameron call out to him, he glances back.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:29 AM
Saif could kiss Cameron. His crotch was certainly disturbing their peace.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:29 AM
babysmirk "Hell yeah, Ezekiel Fucking Kitzinger. Let's make it a surprise. We can wait for him when he returns. skanky" @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:29 AM
"...What's this about wetting Morris?" Her expression drops
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:29 AM
"I dare you to help them." He says this to Cameron as he takes his pants back from her.
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He starts putting them on...............
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:30 AM
"He skimped out on his dare, and needs to be punished 😌" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:30 AM
"Pick something else." Is serious.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:30 AM
"Yeah, what Tyler said. It's law afterall" holds up the bucket. "........Like what?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:31 AM
"It's water. He won't melt. His fault for being a little bitch. 🤷‍♂️"
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:31 AM
He doesn't have his belt...
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:31 AM
blessed be at least the pants are in place.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:31 AM
"I won't say it again - pick another punishment."
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:32 AM
He doesn't bother buttoning them up.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:32 AM
"No. Give a reason. You clearly have one."
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:32 AM
well it was better than nothing.
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Phineas BOT 23-Jun-21 12:33 AM
Phineas ambles over, having followed the group from the last room. He has taken Lullaby's advice and is now pantsless in Mika's stead. He stands next to Saif, content.
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:33 AM
He looks down at Phineas without pants now. Oh so it's a problem when he does it.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:33 AM
"I'm sure your big brains can think of something more inventive than a bucket of water. Be more creative."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:34 AM
Raises an eyebrow. "Got any suggestions then, genius?"
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:34 AM
Now why was there someone else pantsless. Saif emphatically looks anywhere but at Phineas.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:36 AM
"Throw him in the closet in the dark."
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:36 AM
'Two buckets of water" he says sarcastically. "...oh?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:37 AM
"No way. Do you think he's some fucking child? C'mon." Snorts at Zeke's suggestion. "Yeah, two buckets."
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:37 AM
"I can help with that." He sounds a little too eager.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:37 AM
"And a bucket of water isn't childish?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:37 AM
Raises an eyebrow at Mika. Oh? You got plans? He's Listening now
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:37 AM
"I agree that is not much of a punishment." Easier to focus on humiliating Morris than men and their bare legs.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:37 AM
😌 "It's not about the journey, it's about the destination." @ cam. what does that mean tyler
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:38 AM
"Is Morris afraid of the dark or somethin'?"
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:38 AM
"if he was actually afraid, wouldn't it be a little cruel?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:38 AM
"Agreed."
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:38 AM
"I can get him into the closet." He's not really listening to the rest of the conversation.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:40 AM
"Looks like Romanov is set with that."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:41 AM
"And what next? A bucket of water would force him to strip, but what's a closet gonna do? Give him a nap?" Looks at Mika. "You got anything to spice it up?" (forest voice fight fight fight fight
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 23-Jun-21 12:42 AM
"Isn't there one of those mop sinks in the utility closet...? Someone could hose him in there..."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:42 AM
"If I hear any splash or see Morris wet, I'll punish you all."
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Lingli BOT 23-Jun-21 12:42 AM
"We can make him find an escape route by locking him in."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:42 AM
"Forreal, is he gonna melt?"
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:42 AM
"I don't think he'll go in without a fight." he says this to Tyler.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:43 AM
"Is he... Afraid of water? Is that why you are against it?"
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 23-Jun-21 12:43 AM
"What if we dare him to... leave. And not come back." He chuckles a little at his own idea.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:43 AM
"Do I ask why you have problems El Nesr?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:43 AM
" thonk Would a fight be too much?" He's not sure. @ mika "Hey man, that's a bit harsh." @ patsy
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:44 AM
"No I-- sorry, I was just wondering out loud."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:44 AM
"Do I ask you Tyler?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:44 AM
"Okay well I'm asking. Is he afraid of water."
"I don't melt if you get me wet, but I'm also not a little bitch who runs away from my dares. 🤷‍♂️"
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:45 AM
This was much too convoluted for truth and dare, Saif was beginning to think.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:45 AM
"What happened to a simple shot as a punishment?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:46 AM
"Huh? When did we agree upon that?"
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:46 AM
"Should we have hosed you down El Nesr when you didn't complete your dare?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:47 AM
Rolls his eyes. "You all decided that. Zeke dared Morris, so now it's his decision."
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:47 AM
"But I did take my punishment. And I tried to complete my dare." They frowned at Cameron. "And in any case, I am not advocating for Morris to get drenched-- I never was. "
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:48 AM
"Then if it's Zeke's decision, why are you talking the most?"
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:48 AM
"....A simple shot? Like from a gun?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:49 AM
"You're the one raising objections, not me. I'm just answering 🤷‍♂️ ...Let's not shoot him with a gun, though."
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:50 AM
"I do not think there is any real punishment we could exact." Saif waved their hand. "Perhaps it would be best to just have him drink, so that we do not belabor over it."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:50 AM
Rolled his eyes. You're all pussies, all of you. Zeke the only bitch in this house he respects rn
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:52 AM
He becomes noticeably less interested the moment the talk starts moving away from wrestling Morris into a closet.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:53 AM
She'd let lots slide but not that with Morris. "Just bong him in the closet - rough him up a little if he doesn't go willingly."
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:54 AM
He is listening again.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:55 AM
Shrugs. Whatever. Guess he could watch a fight too 🤷‍♂️ He personally thinks thats crueler but, whatever.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 12:55 AM
Saif was not interesting l interested in watching a fight, so now they're no longer listening.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:56 AM
"You're reaaaaally against the water huh?" He shrugs his shoulders "Fine fine lets do the closet." Slaps Mika on the back. "Go get em Tiger!" yeehaw
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 12:59 AM
He let's himself get slapped before looking at Cameron and quirking a brow. You sure about this miss, it says. I'm gonna do it if you don't stop me, it says.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:59 AM
"Give Morris the fight he's been craving for since this party started, Romanov."
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"That's me done. See you nerds later." She starts to away with a wave.
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 01:03 AM
He watches Cameron go before walking over to the bar and grabbing a bottle, takes a swig. "Where is he."
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:04 AM
".... why are you guys here?"
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 23-Jun-21 01:04 AM
"Oh boy..."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 01:04 AM
"Lawn, last time I checked, but he kept runni-- Oh. Lullaby. Where's Morris."
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:05 AM
"... probably turned into a tangerine."
"Maybe an orange."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 01:05 AM
"That's unfortunate. Hope you're okay with orange juice, Mika."
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 01:06 AM
"I need to fight him." He is wearing pants now.
"Where is he."
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 01:07 AM
Tonight was really taking so many turns. Saif wondered if they could chase Cameron down for a drink.
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:07 AM
".... I really don't know."
"I'm not sure he's human."
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"Might be Quiggie's illegal anomaly."
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 01:08 AM
He looks at Tyler, should we go find him his look says.
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:09 AM
They're looking at Mika's pants with mild [
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 01:09 AM
Nods back at Mika. Teamwork! :) Turns to look at Zeke. Gives him a 'You coming too?' look. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 01:13 AM
Yeah yeah I'm comin'! Wouldn't miss it" he follows after @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 01:14 AM
"Since Lullaby is without Morris, he's probably headed back to the room. That's my speculation, at least." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 01:14 AM
He shrugs and vaguely gestures for Tyler to lead the way.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 01:14 AM
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:17 AM
They take a bottle of whiskey (half full) and make their way back also--
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 02:03 AM
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🦞 MEATEOR CITY / dancefloor
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
The dancefloor. Need it any more explanation? The floor is scuffed from previous dancers tearing it up in parties and functions years passed, but that just means it’s even more ready to endure whatever abuse your shoes send its way. It seems newly-polished though, so…. beware of slipping. To the side of the dancefloor are the jukebox and record player. Please be considerate with them, and for the love of all is good, don’t try to “remix” them at the same time.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 20-Jun-21 06:55 AM
Comes in and plays this on the juke box https://youtu.be/j4asUD0Ip5c
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 11:54 PM
As the electric synths of I2I slowly die down, June saunters forward around the margins of the dance floor, drink and pillow in hand. His eyes scan the room for potential dance partners, but even if he didn't have one he is ready to groove his anxieties away.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 11:57 PM
After a successful mission collecting more food than necessary with her partner in crime, it was now time to dance off some of the food that was chilling in her stomach. It was time to vibe. She was already on the dance floor swaying along to the music, not really noticing anyone in her surroundings.
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 12:03 AM
Thanks to his height, June doesn't miss the familiar mass of tangerine hair bobbing in the crowd. He did what all moths did and fluttered over to the glimmering flame. June playfully presses the pillow on the back of Cameron's head. "For you!" he chirps.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 12:07 AM
She raises her brow in confusion when a pillow suddenly presses against her head, turning around with a surprised chuckle to see June in all his natural chirpiness. She moves away to read the inscription on the pillow before looking up at June with a smile. "Hey there, Love and...love pillow," she says softly before looking at him with curiosity. "So, what brings you to the dance floor?" @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 12:12 AM
"It actually says 'Loue'," he corrects his fellow investigator, handing it over to her. "Please keep it safe. It's been through a lot tonight." He chuckles. "Well, why else would I turn to the dance floor- to dance!" And to forget all our troubles crywink. "So should we dance?" June offers his hand.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 12:16 AM
"Well, I'm pretty sure it was supposed to say love. Probably some mass-produced pillow from the Dollar Bush." "That sounds good to me," she smiles, cradling the pillow in one hand before taking June's hand with the other. "Let's dance and dance some more, loverboy."
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 12:26 AM
"Haha- it's doing its best." His hand takes hers, but it is actually hard dancing ball room style when some 90s/2000s rnb beat was playing in the back, so he just grooves himself rather goofily to the beat. "You look exquisite this evening, the color suits you well. The trim of your blazer is immaculate." He hums, "have you been having a fun evening?"
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 03:04 AM
Sheet1 !roll 4d11 PERFECT,PERFECT ★★★,★★★ FAIL,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 ⚠ ,⚠ DANGER,DANGER 1 or 11 , CRITICAL FAILURE. You stepped on your partner's toes (or other creative disasters) 2, 6, or 10 , DANGER. Unless your partner rolls a PERFECT (4 or 8) on the same beat, this roll counts as a fail...
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 03:11 AM
Looks up as if trying to find the dj in the room when the music places but can't help but chuckle at the goofy dances. "Well aren't you the charmer Love? But thank you~ You always dress well but you look very charming tonight~" She shifts closer to him, looks at June while she repositions his hand on her waist. "I know there has to be some rhythm in you, Love...c'mon, really dance with me~." She cracks him a cheeky smile. @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 08:34 AM
“Right.. but..” He chuckles, grabbing the stolen throw pillow and aims it at an open chair [⛹️ DEX 6] it flies haphazardly across the room to ... somewhere... mm still got it, love. Not letting his poor arm kill the mood, he was dancing with miss cam after all. Hand reaching for her other, he guides them to the beat. “I’ve been meaning to ask how you’ve been, after the anomamom case and everything...” His foot goes astray and accidentally clips hers [💃 11] “AH- SORRY—“
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 08:34 AM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:45 AM
She watches the pillow get pitched somewhere in the room, chuckling emptily as she lost track of its trajectory. "And you were a basketball player right...?" Cameron allows June to lead the dance now, following along as best as she could with his gangling legs. Boy is he tall- almost as tall as her dad...Just as she was about to answer his question, the collision of his foot on top of hers makes her internally scream, biting back a range of colourful words to instead try to muster a smile. "It's...it's nothing---" As much as she said that, however, she was spiteful and vengeful, stepping on his foot twice discretely while he danced around [DNC 1,1]. With their size differences though, it probably felt like a little tap [STR 8]. @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 08:55 AM
He nods, a glint of disappointment in his eyes. It is clearly not nothing when the heel of her boots met his newly polished oxfords, twice. He expects nothing less from the fiery tigress. “Careful now, Rutherford,” He warns playfully, skirting his hand tighter around her back and pressing the two closer. He finally adjusts to the beat and dances perfectly [💃8]. “You were saying?” babymelt
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 08:56 AM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:07 AM
"Is that a threat, Love?" She grins with intrigue when he really decides to lead the dance, looking up at him as she follows, skewing towards an obedient kitten than tigress [ok- 3]. "So you do have this kinda side inside you...hm~" Interesting indeed. "Ah, my days have been spent doing paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork. Solved a case recently- you know, the usual PI spiel." Cameron shrugs slightly, attention drifting slightly from the events [ok- 7]. "What about you Love, what have you been up to beyond writing reports on donkeys?" she chuckles. @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 09:21 AM
🐶? “Threats... me? You’re sorely mistaken. I don’t have a mean bone in my body. 😌 And I’m not sure what you mean by this.” He tries to act coy but has an impish grin smeared across his face. Continuing the lead, he does a little game of subtle push and pull between their bodies [💃 ok 7] but doesn’t tug her along to the point of annoying her. “Congratulations on the completion! It feels nice accomplishing something big like that, though I can’t say the emotional toll it does to you is equally as fun.” He nods. “Yes, a mysterious influx of donkeys has been reported. Very intriguing...” “...but.. I’ve been... recovering! Holed up in the office, building a digital archive system that we can potentially transfer files to!” He smiles sheepishly... “nothing interesting..”
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 09:21 AM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:33 AM
"That's what they all say..." she hums playfully, noticing the ploy hiding behind his coyness, reaching up to wrap her arms loosely around his neck to bring him closer. "Taking charge when needed? I like that," in a detective partner. She needs someone willing to challenge her than always let her do what she wants. "Emotional toll be damned," she chuckles though after the anomanons case, she has a better understanding of June's sensitivities. The physical toll is something she's far more used to, feeling phantom tingles in her cheek just by thinking about all of this. "Someone needs to rein in those donkeys before they start horsin' around," she chuckles. "Digital archive? I vaguely remember using one in my previous job...beats having to scour thousands of paper files to find the right case." She shakes her head at his sheepish smile, smiling back at him. "It is very much interesting, mr tech wizard." @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 09:54 AM
It is shocking she can even reach, so it catches him off guard to say the least. A deep sound resonates from his chest as his cheeks turn flush. Hopefully the lights are dim enough so she doesn’t notice. “O-of course. Leadership is a good skill to have, particularly in the work of PI...” Emotions, he needed to work on emotions. June composes himself and continues the lead, this time fine with her arms around his shoulders. “HAHAHA- Good one, Miss Cameron. lullaby would love that...” he belts a laugh. “You’re going to make a man blush! It is a lot of work, but I think it’ll be worth it! Still have to talk to Bossman, but it’ll increase office productivity by-“ why is he explaining business management during a dance with Cameron. “Ahem- Anyway, I hope you’re still interested in learning coding.” He smiles.
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 09:54 AM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 10:12 AM
"It's very important skill to have. Leadership...dominance... People need control and guidance, someone to step in and make the hard choices for them. I've met many people in my life and you're certainly one of those that with enough dedication, you could become a very strong leader. An empathetic one." She does have to tip toe to keep her arms around his shoulders but she doesn't mind it. She enjoys the closeness of the dance and the warmth of his body against hers. The laugh gets a chuckle out of her, a smug smirk of pride gracing her face. "What a terrific audience, I'll be here all night~" Cameron wanted to the the figure, even if I she didn't entirely understand how he would get to that conclusion. "All that matters is that efficiency goes up. Redundant work only decreases morale and waste time." At the mention of coding her face practically lights up as she nods. "We'll see how the first session goes-" if she doesn't immediately get it, she won't try again; no loss to her. @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 10:35 AM
The man blinks, surprised by her remarks. He isn’t sure where she’s making these conclusions since it never crossed his mind that he’d make a good leader, let alone a decisive one. A warm smile emits from his face, held by both his charm and admiration for the woman. She knew what she wanted and he wished to be like that. “You like reading people, don’t you, Miss Cameron? I’m glad I’ve made a positive impression on you.” He chuckles.” And I appreciate your words- I’ll keep them close to me.” Close was a way to describe their movements, but he remembers this is a professional setting, allowing Can some space and toes a rest. He lowers her arms, ensuring her body was stable and standing before resuming holding her hand and waist. “I agree!! That’s what’s so nice about fast, automated technology these days! I promise I’ll go easy on you haha- it’s like learning a new language. With practice you’ll get it.” His arm spins her tiny body around, his face beaming.
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 10:35 AM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 10:51 AM
"Hm, you can say I'm pretty well read in that aspect. I love a good underdog story, but who doesn't?" She looks up at him with a smile, eyes that hold the capacity to see through people but choose against it, eyes that have also witnessed the depravity of the human condition and how with the right words and vindication, even the most meek can become warriors. Should he look long enough, he could witness the darkness behind the warmth of her brown eyes. "It's hard to start with a bad impression from me but you are sweet person regardless~" She breaks her gaze when she returns to standing steadily with the changed position, chuckling lightly to herself as she takes hold of his hand. Back to business mode, she recomposes herself discretely and returns to her usual peppy demeanor, enjoying being spun like a top. "Like learning a language? We'll see how I can pick it up but you don't have to go easy on me. I love a challenge~! It's the best way to learn." @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 11:07 AM
A contemplative silence follows Cam’s powerful words, along with the ending of the song. Pulling back a strand of her hair, his eyes lingers in hers, magnetized by the auburn halo surrounding pitch black irises. Dark eyes.. Dark eyes! But he can’t ask for a silly picture with Miss Cameron kya > < “Mhm! Then I’ll make it like a Stanfard IT class, free of charge!” With most apprehension, he divorces the clasp of their hands, setting hers gently to her side. He strides over somewhere, picking up the pillow and handing it back to its newfound owner. “But for now I won’t keep your time,” he chuckles. “Do take care of it. Even though it’s a mass produced defect, it still deserves love. Enjoy your evening, Miss Cameron! I’ll see you around!!” With a wave, he whisks away.
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 11:08 AM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford I GOTS TO GO TO WORK BUT THANK U FOR THE RP I LOVE MISS CAM KYAAAAA
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JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford 21-Jun-21 11:10 AM
DFHSFH WORK HARD FLAN MUAH!! @flan 🦋 june
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 11:34 AM
She allows June to move the strand of orange hair in the palpable silence, the delicate touch and gaze of an intensity she was not use to from June...but, getting swept away by passion was not her style - especially with a coworker; she had enough self control to suppress that. What mattered more was that free Stanfard-level coding class! Finally parting ways, she watches him leave while holding onto the pillow, slowly waving her hand while she slightly bites her painted bottom lip, corners curling into a crooked smirk. Intriguing indeed. Cameron wanted to witness more from the seemingly gentle giant.
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JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford 21-Jun-21 11:34 AM
OPEN!
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 05:31 PM
RESERVED
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:07 PM
NEVER HAVE I EVER START
IC Someway, somehow - a circle has formed on the dance floor. Nobody knows who came up with the idea or how the group got to this side, but bottles of liquor and mixed drinks are abound and characters are sitting/standing in the vague shape of a circle in order to play Never Have I Ever. Please refer to #deleted-channel for mechanics!
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:07 PM
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@Li💤 ♟ Luciel Please have Luciel give a "Never have I ever...." statement !
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:09 PM
Lullaby is just sitting here, drinking a mimosa, looking lost as hell.
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They have a bite mark?? I FUCKING GUESS.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:13 PM
Morris is there, somewhat out of breath and in a completely new outfit sure. "Oh hey Lullaby."
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:14 PM
They offer him a sip of their mimosa. "Morrie. Want a drink?" 😌
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:14 PM
@Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 21-Jun-21 06:15 PM
Once again attempting to socialize… he wasn’t very good with alcohol, but this is… what people do right? Ah… it was his turn to play… essentially he would say something he’s never done before, right…? ”Never… have I ever…” I mean there’s lots of things he hasn’t done but… “broken curfew…” boring bitch is he.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:15 PM
"No thanks. I have no idea where that's been." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:15 PM
Ernest looks a bit checked out, but he’s sitting. His collar is popped up to cover his stupid mark and he’s wearing parker’s overcoat slung over his shoulders. He looks… kinda unwell sweats
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:15 PM
His coworkers ambled closer, a distressing number of them sporting… battle scars. He closes his eyes to shut out the blatant debauchery before him. His wine bottle is his only true companion now. Anyway, he heard something about… drinking games… and holding up fingers. This is caiquan, right? He was good at that one. (Narrator voice: It was not.)
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:16 PM
A smile, endeared by Luciel's statement, and they take a lil sippy sip for themself. "You don't trust me?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:17 PM
He disguises a smile behind the sip of his pineapple juice and tries to give Mr. Huỳnh a thumbs up. Good start! dojimathumb
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:17 PM
Morris blinks loudly at Luciel. Curfew? He has so many questions. "Who is enforcing a curfew on you?" @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:17 PM
🧍‍♂️ He's here . Existing. Unfortunately. Takes an amused huff at Luciel's question--damn, he was boring, but not that boring. Finger down, bottoms up (non-alcoholic).
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:17 PM
She's not sitting on the floor directly (Thanks June for the pillow), twirling a bottle on the floor while her eyes drift around to Lullaby's neck. "Jesus, someone took a chunk outta you-". She sips
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:18 PM
"I absolutely do not trust you. You probably got that out of a bush." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:18 PM
Ernest takes a sip unflinchingly. Well. He takes a few.
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
Cassius takes a seat with Rhett in the never have I ever circle. He takes a sip of (insert some slightly alcoholic drink here).
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
hes got his martini in hand ready to party. He listened for the question before clicking his tongue. "Really goin' for the easy ones huh" takes a sip. "WHOOA Lullaby! Lucky night it what?" He joshes, pointing to the bite mark
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
Xunyi takes a sip out of the leftover beer they took from Ernest earlier, and gives said man a concerned glance. Should Ernest..be drinking that much...? Oh well,, concern
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
Oh Hayden loves Oversharing: The Game, it’s fun to get anything incriminating out of people the more chaotic it dissolves into. She takes a big girl sip like a real woman (edited)
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
Luciel: “Ah…” blinks slowly in return. “You know when… you’re an adolescent… and your guardians… enforce a curfew…?” @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
He is here too. Anther source of amusement, an attempt at actually interacting with his co-workers, who can say....He sips his drink at the question a tame start, he cannot wait to see how it (no doubt rapidly) will escalate. :]
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
Actually, he doesn’t really know what’s going on. He spots people around him drinking. He is a winner. He will not drink. After a comically long delay, he realizes that he’s supposed to be putting his fingers up. All of them? Er. Anyway. … With his three (3) INT braincells, he pieces together what he’s supposed to be doing. Had he ever disobeyed his father? No. Not really. 🙌
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 PM
Albert quite surprisingly does not take a drink. When he was living under his parents/grandparents roofs, he was a good boy. Now? Not so much, but he makes his own rules. 😌
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:20 PM
Wow, you must be really passionate about breaking curfew, he forgets to say because he is squinting at Ernie's outfit. Now where did he steal that from. @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:20 PM
They roll their eyes at Morris, grinning, and turns to Cam instead. @Luuvy 📋 Morris "I think it was a vampire." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:20 PM
Curfew. Could you break curfew if you never had one? Technically. Rhett's drink is untouched.
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 06:20 PM
Kylik is here, still slightly buzzed, and not likely to sober up any time soon with this game. He takes a sip of his own drink, very careful to not look directly, at anyone. He's perhaps. not feeling the best.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:21 PM
Jericho quietly takes a sip.
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Kylee Nguyen BOT 21-Jun-21 06:21 PM
A brilliant strategy to start the night off with something everyone's done, Kylee thinks as she takes a sip, eyeing curiously and quietly at the people whose drinks remain untouched sips
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:21 PM
Vampires...she's dealt with those before. "You need someone to stake em, hit me up Lullaby." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:21 PM
Scratch that. This isn’t a finger game. He deflates. He wanted to play finger guessing games instead. … Sadly, he pulls his hands back down to his lap.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:22 PM
What's the opposite of a curfew because Xiaoru likely had that.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:23 PM
They laugh. "Nah, he was pretty sweet, if a little silly. How's your night been?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:23 PM
If Morris was eyeing Ernest with some sort of suspicious energy, Ernest was directing that doubly so to Adrian. Staring at him like a hawk. What the hell was going on in that brain of his? Don’t know. He’s drinking even though nobody’s said anything yet. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:23 PM
@forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN Question Time ❤️
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:23 PM
Is... Is Adrian wanting a drink? Is that why he looks so sad? Jacob pitifully gives him a glance, then stands up. Minutes later, he returns with another bottle and places it beside the poor boy. @xia :capitalism: adrian There you go!
"Is it my turn?" Jacob lifts his glass, a small smile playing on his lips. Feeling a bit vicious today. He wants to see where the sinners are in the crowd. "Never have I ever hurt a person on purpose." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 06:26 PM
Cassius doesn't take a sip because he's a liar.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:26 PM
Ernest takes a sip with his eyes trained on Liu.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:26 PM
She raises her brow but shrugs it off. "Not as exciting as your night has been, that's for sure." I'm not sure anything can top that... She sips, she did it today in public.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:27 PM
They raise a hand! A question for the preacher! Reverend! They don't know the difference. "What if they wanted to be hurt?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:27 PM
Never had he hurt a person on purpose................... Yeah, Tyler wasn't the-- Oh, Lullaby raised a good point. Tyler awaited the response
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:27 PM
He has two (1) bottles now. His bottle has a friend. He wishes he had a friend. He is drinking now. Is it because of the prompt? Results unclear. Adrian feels eyes lock onto him from across the room. He looks up to see Ernest. He blinks back, groggily and Heterosexually. @li 📽 ernie
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 06:28 PM
The more Mika sees of the Reverend in his off hours the more he likes them. He takes a drink. He smiles over the rim of his glass at Lullaby's question. Does that matter? He keeps the thought to himself.
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 06:28 PM
He takes a fucking sip. Yeah. Not much to say about this one.
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 06:28 PM
Casually takes another sip She’s done all kinds of things to terrorize other people yeehaw
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:29 PM
Jericho takes another sip. Seriously??? tails He looks at Lullaby with extreme judgement. "That's still on purpose, idiot." He rolls his eyes. Glares at Kylik when he takes a sip. Yeah He Fucking Would, Wouldn't He. (edited)
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:29 PM
"Interesting question." He lowers his glass and pretends to think about it, scratching his chin. "I wonder what kind of situation would bring that about. I suppose you're innocent, if they wanted it." The sin falls on the one who wanted it, in that case. Masochists. He's shaking his head. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:29 PM
Albert takes a sip. He hasn't purposefully hurt someone at LQCC yet (that whole thing with making Patsy question himself was an accident okay), but... you know. Also some people wanted it??? Who is he to judge?
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:29 PM
He breaks away from Ernie for a moment to look at Cass, what bs. "But you have hurt people, haven't ya?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Eden Westbrook BOT 21-Jun-21 06:29 PM
Physically? No. But emotionally? She shrugs and takes a sip.
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 06:29 PM
Xunyi snorts and takes a sip. They glance over at Adrian. He better have taken a sip too- wait. Isn't the kid..too drunk...? concern
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:29 PM
They don't take a sip. Tail wag. 😌 Innocent. "Revvy's question, you can make me drink on your turn, Jerbear." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:30 PM
"Indeed. The act still counts. In the end, I suppose intent doesn't matter... only the bruises that stay behind?" Smiles brightly at Mr. Ginsberg. Hello there, didn't see you. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:30 PM
"That's stupid, that makes no sense. How are you innocent--" tails Of course a reverend would have crap logic. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:31 PM
With the Reverend's proclamation of innocence, Tyler also kept his drink down. No sip. 😌 Watches Jericho fight over it though. One day you'll understand....
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:31 PM
"All is fair in love." They don't know about war. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:31 PM
All Jericho knows is War.
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 06:32 PM
Cassius is completely unaware of Morris's judgmental look. 😌
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 06:32 PM
Saif materializes out of thin air and taks one sip of their uhhh uhhh club soda and lime.
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:32 PM
This question, from the reverend. Of course. He thinks about their discussion about sin. Hurt was part of the fun. A sip, just like most others there. It's curious to watch those who either haven't touched or struggled with their drink.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:33 PM
Oh god he can't take this game without alcohol. Jacob stands to mix his pineapple juice with a much stronger flavor of alcohol. Sins are accumulating... and it's only 8pm. He'll pray for forgiveness when the time comes.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:33 PM
The priest is prattling on about sin and innocence, despite turning a blind eye to the atmosphere of lust and licentiousness that permeated the room. He seemed a bit ineffectual, Adrian thought. What happened to lectures on the virtues of waiting until marriage?
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:34 PM
Jericho spitefully decides to make Lullaby drink. Targeted Questioning. "Never have I ever owned a pet rat." Fuck you.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 06:34 PM
Looks at Cameron take a sip of her drink. Yeah that's right. ...... he also takes a sip, he is no saint.
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:34 PM
"Sin is delicious, is it not?" 😊 @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:34 PM
Most everyone was taking a sip. Scary. "Got something to confess? I'll ask the good reverend to cover his holy ears."
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:34 PM
They Take A Very Big Gulp, looking him dead in the eyes. "Damn.... that felt a little targeted." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:34 PM
There is some weird fucking tension going on in here, but Albert doesn't have to sip to that so........
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:35 PM
burgersad Did the rats in your apartment you wanted to get rid of count. ......He's not taking a drink. Those bitches were no pets of his. perish
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:35 PM
Jericho Looks Away. "I don't know what you mean." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:35 PM
Ernest has never owned a pet rat so he just. Holds his beer can. Hovering by his mouth.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:35 PM
"I'm not like you, Mr. Hamilton." Spares him a Knowing Look™️. "It's just a momentary, ah... what would you call it? Temptation?" 😊 squeak @ren | rhett
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 06:35 PM
Saif loves never having owned a pet rat.
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 06:35 PM
Only question three and the questions were already targeted huh. no sip.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:36 PM
She sees that smug expression on Zeke's face but ehehe when he drinks too. "Yeah, drink up buddy." @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:36 PM
Follow Up Question: Wait, could homosexuals even get married? Was this why they frolicked in amorous bliss without regrets? Because their right to holy matrimony was sealed away behind legislative bars, leaving them to save their hypothetical chastity… Forever? Maybe he should become… a relationship lawyer. A champion for the Gays. He nods to himself. He was not homophobic. He was also not a rat owner.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 06:36 PM
"Rats get sick easy y'know. That's an early death waitin' to happen"
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:36 PM
"You should get one. They're real snuggly." 😌 @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:36 PM
No pet rat but has been in the presence of a pet rat. That doesn't count though - no sip
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:36 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke "...." 😨
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:37 PM
"I already have my own pest problem at my home, no thanks." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:37 PM
"Vidali has rats"
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:37 PM
"I DO NOT HAVE RATS!" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:37 PM
"What pests do you have?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 06:38 PM
"You have rats?"
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:38 PM
A tilt of the head. "Then, is indulging in one's temptations not considered a sin?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva (no sip, no rats
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:38 PM
Adrian sure is spending a lot of time thinking about gays, not that Morris could read minds. No sip, not that he's been minding the rules since the game started.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:38 PM
"Ok then, since you're a roach you are your own pest problem" uwu @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:38 PM
"This isn't that kind of question game, Lullaby." No answers for you. "Again I do not have rats and--Ha. Ha. very cute, Rutherford." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:38 PM
"What do you call Zhao then." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 06:38 PM
He senses the vitriol in Jericho's tone, he briefly wonders if Lullaby has every been in a fight, he'd like to see it. He does not drink, obviously, he wasn't very good with small pets.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:39 PM
"Wouldn't it be cool if a rat could cook."
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 06:39 PM
Kylik lets out a quiet laugh at Cam’s quip and stares down at his drink. no sippy.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:39 PM
Jericho stares at Morris for a moment in shock and then calms down. Turns his head away. He's not dignifying that with a response. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:39 PM
They made a movie about a cooking rat, he thinks. Rata….. Rato…. Rat……………….. burgersad
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:39 PM
................ "....Yeah. That'd be pretty useful." Matter-of-fact. Or maybe he was just a bad cook, and Desperate @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:40 PM
"Does Lingy belong to Jeri....?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:40 PM
"Unlike you, I'm keen on repentance once the night is over." The words sound practiced, as if he's given the speech before. "I suppose that's the difference between you and I." 😌 @ren | rhett #unbothered
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:40 PM
"How the hell did you get to that conclusion???" Aanddd he's provoked again. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:40 PM
"Why are you asking me? Vidali is right there." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:40 PM
(“Does Lingli belong to what?” —If Ernest was more sober)
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:41 PM
"Cause Morrie implied that you do have a rat, in Lings." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 06:41 PM
.....He briefly wonders if Jericho has ever been in a fight. He'd like to see that too. Maybe before the night is over...
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:41 PM
"Morris wore three layers of wool sweaters to a beach. He doesn't have a working brain. Don't listen to him." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:41 PM
Oh. It's his turn. Rhett revels in the attention for a moment. A regular party game, designed to freely ask overtly personal questions and offer up ambiguous trivia. The ones offered so far have been relatively tame. Time to throw in a disgustingly cheesy one.
Never have I ever fallen in love.
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby (Sorry Cassius.)
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 06:42 PM
"Do you deserve forgiveness if you willingly sin on the notion you are entitled to forgiveness later? Does that not defeat the purpose of repentance, Reverend?" Saif said to Jacob without looking at them. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:42 PM
They Look At Morris. Oh. They look at Rhett.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:42 PM
"That's one way to see it Rev. Commit the crime and then confess for repentance?" She thinks about it now- At Rhett's question she grimaces "Boo!
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 06:42 PM
Muttering quietly., “Doesnt Lingli belong to… LQCC?”
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:42 PM
"Hubby....." 🥺 @ren | rhett
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
Upon hearing the next question Saif... turned away as they took another sip of their drink.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
Ernest snaps out of his thousand-yard stare, and looks over at Rhett as the question is asked. And his eyes scan the room of his coworkers’ reactions, lost.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
His drink remains untouched. Crushes? Sure. Love? .......................
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
He’s starting to deflate even more, like a leaky exercise ball. His new bottle friend is untouched. As was his… heart. SadKermit
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
Cassius doesn't take a sip. Looks over at Rhett. "Aw, so falling for me was a lie too?" He jokes. @ren | rhett
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
Xunyi keeps their drink in their lap, amusing themselves with the reactions of their coworkers.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
Albert drinks. He rubs the back of his neck while all the commotion goes on around him. It feels like he's among a bunch of drunk high schoolers right now.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
Jesus christ what an emo question. We get it Rhett, you're a fuck boy. Jericho takes a sip. He looks at Kylik and can't resist the urge to correct him. "Obviously they're an employee. How can you not know that." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
no sip. Who has time for that?
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Eden Westbrook BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
Typical. Eden gives a tremendous eyeroll and takes a sip.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:43 PM
THOSE WERE SWEATERS HIS DAD KNITTED FOR HIM. "And if you were there Lullaby you'd have seen the way Vidali had to hold Zhao back, the good handler that he is." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:44 PM
Ernest puts the drink on the floor for a moment. No sip.
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 06:44 PM
Also no sip. Who’s to say it was ever really love to begin with.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:44 PM
"Oh... you shouldn't hold them back. They're fun." 😌 @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho They stare at their drink, unsure, but - hey - .... they take a little sippy.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 06:44 PM
He purses his lips thinking about the question. He grimaces before trying to stealthily take a sip
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 06:45 PM
He takes a sip. No point in pretending now.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:45 PM
"Haha gay" She points at Zeke
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:45 PM
Jericho is turning red in the face. "Morris. Shut up. Stop talking about me and Lingli. I'm not their handler." He is ignoring Lullaby's suggestion. They don't know what's best for Lingli. 😒 @Luuvy 📋 Morris @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 06:45 PM
“….What kind of employee eats dog food from my hand and barks?” He squints at Jeri like hes crazy. and does not take a drink. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Kylee Nguyen BOT 21-Jun-21 06:45 PM
She'd be a little concerned if she didn't took a sip cronchy
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:45 PM
She waits for Kylee to sip and sighs of relief.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:46 PM
"....." Jericho does not have a response to that. "Take it up with Lawrence," He finally huffs. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:46 PM
"I'm not planning to pull this stunt again, nor do I make the assumption that He'll forgive everything I do." He waves a hand, ignoring the newest round. "You have to want it, of course — want forgiveness, want repentance, want a new life away from your mistakes. But what's stopping me for feeling guilty about the things I do at this moment?" "No one deserves anything." 😌 "Not even forgiveness. You have to beg for it." @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 06:46 PM
"Wh- you're gay!" He shouts back, ha.... got em... @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:46 PM
"They're just ... unvaccinated." (edited)
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:46 PM
Ernest scrunches his eyes closed. No gay talk from Kitzinger right now please.
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:47 PM
"Don't worry wifey, what we have is more than love." (A wink.) @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby Points at Cassius' untouched cup. "We're both inexperienced here." 😊 @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:47 PM
"I am, and what?" She rolls her eyes
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:48 PM
They laugh. "Cheers to that~" @ren | rhett And they fucking take a drink just for fun.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 06:49 PM
"Well.... good... for you." Damn he has no comeback. Cameron 1 Zeke 0
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:49 PM
More homosexuals. They were everywhere. No, wait. He knew this one. The word. Homosexual Females. It starts with L. … Lesbians. He gives himself a spiritual pat on the back for his trivia mastery.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 06:49 PM
"I'm not planning to pull this stunt again, nor do I make the assumption that He'll forgive everything I do." He waves a hand, ignoring the newest round. "You have to want it, of course — want forgiveness, want repentance, want a new life away from your mistakes. But what's stopping me for feeling guilty about the things I do at this moment?" "No one deserves anything." 😌 "Not even forgiveness. You have to beg for it." @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
@Rev. Jacob de Silva (@crow ✝ jacob de silva) - jump "'Wanting repentance' is easy. But is it not a sin to act on the predilection you will gain forgiveness later, as long as you want it? One might think you have not a desire for repentance, but rather a clear conscious." Saif eyes the priest. "And is that not quite exploitative of divine compassion?"
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:49 PM
"That's what I thought, punk." She sticks out her tongue. You can never win
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:50 PM
Feels the need to beam the word 'bisexual' into Adrian's head.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:50 PM
He shoots a look at Adrian, then decides to immediately retract his look. He can't do this right now
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:50 PM
Please beam the word Albert
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:51 PM
i hope that if this topic continues any longer everyone here goes to hell
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:51 PM
"Happy pride~" They finish off their mimosa and go to grab another drink, scooting over to Ernest. "You okay dude?" @li 📽 ernie
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:51 PM
Faintly, he feels a sense of spiritual intrusion. Like a message being beamed into his brain. A Homosexual Message. Was God trying to tell him something?
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:51 PM
"We're already going to hell anywa--" oops.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:51 PM
"There's no such thing as hell. 🙄 "
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:52 PM
"Don't start religious discourse at a party please."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:52 PM
"No shit sherlock. That's the joke."
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:52 PM
“What? I didn’t say- did I say that out loud.”
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:52 PM
"Tell better jokes." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN He quiets down at Albert's request though.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:53 PM
"Get a better sense of humour." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho SORRY JERICHO I LOVE YOU
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:53 PM
"Ernie...are you alright there?" Wait, whose clothes are you wearing--she stares @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:53 PM
.... (The twinks are fighting)
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:53 PM
Jacob looks like this right now after not focusing on what Saif says and hearing everyone talk about hell. shookdog
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:53 PM
Ernest sighs, looking over to Lullaby a bit. Emotionally constipated. Like he was holding a breath in. “I’m fine.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:53 PM
"You first." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN ILU TOO TYLER
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:53 PM
They set a hand on his back, rubbing it like one would to a babe. ".... okay." 😌 @li 📽 ernie
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:54 PM
Like a heterosexual moth to a flame, his head swivels around to study Ernest one more time. His clothes. God. This man got around.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:54 PM
"My humour is impeccable. It's Eden-approved. Your turn." god hes hoping jericho asks abt eden HELP @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 06:54 PM
"Haydrian," he will break his last name only policy just to say that pun, "You got something to say? Because you've been giving looks all night." @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:54 PM
To Saif he slips... a business card. :] ST. LUCIA'S CHAPEL, it loudly proclaims. Of course, Saif already knew this address. But it wouldn't hurt to discuss a little bit about forgiveness with a coworker after-hours. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 06:55 PM
Xunyi sighs. Are they really starting religious discourse? They take a sip just because. "Never have I ever gotten so drunk someone had to help me home." A pointed and concerned glance at mutliple people in the room,,
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 06:55 PM
He is looking directly at Jericho, is he an all bark and no bite sort of person. Mika is frankly quite invested to know at this point.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:55 PM
Drink untouched. 😌 This is why he doesn't do alcohol. Wow he's winning ! (no hes just boring)
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
If that person is the police. She sips
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
Their eyes flick for a moment in Jericho's direction, and then back to their drink. They take a sip.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
Ernest always made it home on his own. Cause he only drank by himself, usually. He could ride his bike to and from places after drinking. He rode his bike here. …. He wonders if he could ride his bike home.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
He turns over his shoulder to look behind him. Hayden was nowhere to be seen. "Are you," he starts, accent thicker than usual as he blinks innocently up at Morris. "Talking. To me?" "I have to look... somewhere.............." Unless he closes his eyes. Was that against the rules of the game? He tries it. The room goes dark. Is he passing out? No. He just has his eyes closed. Anyway, he's never been drunk. 🙂 He's pretty sure he would know if he had.
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
Cassius doesn't take a sip, like a liar, but nudges Rhett. "We could change that tonight 🙂 " Is it a joke or not... @ren | rhett
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
Jacob is the designated Uber so he just sits here. He's staring very longily at his pineapple drink. (edited)
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
He totally takes a drink. Come on, you gotta know how to party. Metaphorically winks. "Got some very responsible drinkers in here!" Not him though.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
"I don't know who Eden is. And also, I don't care. This conversation is over. 🙄 " Jericho takes another sip. What the hell...he's a good upstanding citizen...how is this happening, burgersad He feels several gazes on him and looks around and shoots a glare. Wtf. Keep your eyes to yourselves.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 06:57 PM
"Look both ways when you're crossing the street." Word of wisdom.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:57 PM
"Eden deez nuts, bitch." haha goTTEMMMMM (JERICHO IM SO SORRY IM SO OSRR) @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 06:57 PM
"Haaah college, what a crazy time!" He says as if he hadn't had to get escorted home by a friend last year. He takes a sip
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:57 PM
tails @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
"What?" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
Surprisingly the functional alcoholic doesn’t take a sip. She’s had to be the semi-sober one bailing her raging alcoholic of a cousin out of jail instead.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
They fucking laugh.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
"That's not funny, Lullaby!!!" tails
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
"Eden deez nuts, bitch." haha goTTEMMMMM (JERICHO IM SO SORRY IM SO OSRR) @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
@Tyler 🤡 (@forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN) - jump He regrets the fact that his only friend is Tyler, for a brief moment. Actually, it's not that brief. He deflates a bit more, like a wrinkly balloon.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
🥺 "It's a little funny...?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Eden Westbrook BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
She's drunk, so she snickers quietly at Tyler's joke.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:58 PM
"Huh? I said I like Ligma? Do you have a Problem with that?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 06:59 PM
He's technically shouldn't be drinking, because he doesn't actually get drunk in public. This is. an exception. Besides, he's always found his way home alone. The thought makes him feel kinda. Kylik takes a drink. Just because.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 06:59 PM
"What the hell is Ligma?" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 06:59 PM
"It's not." "And you, are a child." He says to Tyler. Little baja blast creature. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 06:59 PM
Ponders over the semantics of Xunyi's phrase. Someone had to help me home. Home? What was home. His home? Someone else's home? Did a church count as a home? Drink untouched in its ambiguity but he clinks his cup with Cass. "Should we take a sip as insurance then?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
"Don't call him a child when you look between the age of 13 and 33"
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
"Ligma balls 😌" Xunyi mumbles to no one in particular. Maybe the drinks are getting to him.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
He snorts.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
"Wha--" He literally has no response for that. tails @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
...was it against the rules of the game to drink even if you'd never fulfilled the terms of the prompt? His throat is feeling drier by the second. He turns on his Selective Hearing. Suddenly, he can no longer understand English. This was true happiness. 🇨🇳
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
"... Erns laughed too." Throws him under the bus. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @li 📽 ernie
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
Choking back laughter. "Ligma balls ❤️" @hyu 👓 albert clown to clown with xunyi. imagine them saying it at the same time pretend forest isnt slow Smirks at Jericho. "It's okay, Updog. We can't all be winners." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:00 PM
"Sure." Their cups clink and Cassius sips.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:01 PM
Ernest looks at Lullaby, more betrayed than one would expect. “I was laughing at Xunyi…” he whines. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:01 PM
... grab COME HERE TYLER. HE IS COMING OVER TO PINCH YOUR CHEEKS. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:01 PM
(this was a lie)
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:01 PM
He does not drink Not because he's never been That Drunk more so because no one has ever helped him home, for a variety of reasons.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:01 PM
Oh. They feel bad. ".... it's okay to laugh at Xuns but not Tea....." They're trying to track this logic, but they'll just give in. For Ernie. "Okay..." @li 📽 ernie
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:01 PM
His cheeks r very pinchable rn 🧍‍♂️ u should ask him abt updog tho albert @hyu 👓 albert
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:02 PM
Xunyi mimes shooting Ernest with a finger gun. "Pew..." @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:03 PM
Ernest squeezes Lullaby’s hand gently. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby And then he looks over to Xunyi, pantomiming being shot in the chest and slumping back in his seat. @meow | xunyi
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 07:03 PM
She notices everyone gathering around the dance floor, she trips a little as she makes her way forward, (God she is so bad at walking in heels) a little curious as to what's going on.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:04 PM
Man was it fun to make Jericho.exe stall. She sips just as a reward. She sees Doris and waves her down. "Viray! Come join~" @dee 🌼 doris @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:04 PM
Come here Doris isee . Learn about Ligma with the rest of the Gang
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:04 PM
Somewhere in the background of all the wordplay Mika has one hand on his chin, thoughtful.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:04 PM
"Dors." A smile and wave. 👋
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 07:04 PM
She then spots Ernie, whose face is more than a little flushed. Oh no, how much did he drink? concern1 But before she can do anything she's swept away by Cameron. "Oh! Hi!" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @li 📽 ernie (mentions of Ernie)
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:04 PM
Saif looks at the business card, gives a long, cool look to the Reverend, and considers it a threat. @crow ✝ jacob de silva Tuning back into the game, they do not take a drink.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:05 PM
Ernest makes… This gesture 🙆‍♂️ at Doris. @dee 🌼 doris
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:05 PM
They squeeze Ernie's hand back! @li 📽 ernie Eyes wandering around the room, and land on Eden. "This might be a bit, weird but, your hair's a really pretty colour...!" @turtle | eden
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 07:07 PM
She waves at Lullaby before giving Ernie a slow and confused 🙆‍♀️ gesture back, brows furrowed with slight concern. She'll have to talk to him after this. @li 📽 ernie @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:08 PM
Ernest and Lullaby were holding hands. How endearing. (Just how many coworkers did Ernest have Intimate Relations with? This was becoming ridiculous.) His hands are cold. He clasps them. Almost like. Someone's holding them. If he imagines...
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:08 PM
"Never have I ever lied to someone in this room." It's said just loud enough to be heard, without any particular looks being glanced any particular way. He understands the potential paradox of this question, it's that very notion that makes it exciting. :]
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:09 PM
He's literally such a fucking liar. He doesn't sip. 🙂
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:09 PM
Cameron nods in agreement with Lullaby's comment. And then the never have I ever makes her laugh out loud. She sips
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:09 PM
Watching Adrian clasp his own hands burgersed Should he do someth- ...... Mika's question........................ Did it count if you were lying by omission? .......Tyler takes a sip.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:09 PM
He lies to Jacob every day with his flirting. He takes a sip.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:10 PM
He looks over to Mika as if he was a deer caught in headlights. A little too soon for this question… burgersad He stoops down and takes a sip.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:10 PM
Jericho goes to look at the person who just asked the question and--why is there a James Bond villain at the party. tails He stares at his glass and has to think. Really hard. Jericho.exe is loading... @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:10 PM
Jacob isn't aware he's lying because he believes in everything he says. Why shouldn't he? A thoughtful glance at Mr. Romanov, but his drink remains untouched.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:10 PM
"I call bullshit. Romanov is breaking the rules, and I bet he has an eye under that eyepatch." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Eden Westbrook BOT 21-Jun-21 07:11 PM
At Lullaby’s comment, with red cheeks, she beams gently. “Thank you, Lullaby. You have kind eyes.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby (no sip to mika heh)
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:11 PM
"Would you like to see. :]" A finger latches under the patch, taunting. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:11 PM
He is deep in thought. buffering How many times has he even... talked to most of the people in this room? Actually, it doesn't really matter. He holds hands with his wine bottle and takes a drink, mostly because his buzz is fading, and that makes him... sad.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:11 PM
Saif barely knew most people in the room, much less had an opportunity to lie to them-- though they would never choose to, anyways. Their drink remains idle in their hand.
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
She takes a sip. Is she playing the game right? Her nerves get the best of her and she lies sometimes but she always comes out with the truth sooner or later.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
STARES...............
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
A small, genuine laugh at Morris' comment. When Mika makes the move to do it, though, he leans forward. "Actually, please do." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
He's not one for lying anyway. But also, he's kinda forgotten the point of the game at this point.... and just, you know. Drinks to drink. Sorry if this looks suspicious to the viewers.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
"Oh." They hadn't expected a return compliment, much less such a nice one. "... thank you." bashful "Eden, right? I don't think we've really gotten to... hang out hang out." @turtle | eden Also they........... math1 math1 math1. Have they lied? Probably as a joke. They'll take a sip as insurance.
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
Pridefully doesn’t drink 😌 it’s not lying if you’re just exaggerating the truth! thunk
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
"Yeah, actually, I can collect on a bet," Morris, for some reason, rolls his sleeves up. @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
Jericho takes a quick very fast little sippy and pretends nothing happened. No one look at him. burgersad
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:12 PM
"Your Honour I hear a distraction. Take a sip or don't, Ginsburg" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:13 PM
"You just don't wanna lose those 50 credits." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:13 PM
He stands up from where he's seated and stalks over to wherever Morris is. "Sorry Reverend. One at a time." he says without looking at the person in question before gripping Morris by the arm and dragging him away from the group. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:14 PM
Xunyi squints. They don't think they've lied. simply sits there 😌
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:14 PM
"Whoa - Miro?" Blinking.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:14 PM
"Are we...are we going to do something about that?"tails Jericho watches Mika drag Morris away. Holy shit is he going to get his ass kicked?
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
Lawrence is here, chilling, please don't ask how he got here, the guy who dragged him here keeps getting stolen by people. He takes a sip.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
"50 credits?? Motherf-" She watches him get dragged away.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
"I feel like we shouldn't interrupt whatever is going on in there."
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
As soon as they're a good couple of meters away he turns both of them so they're backs are facing everyone else. Anyone looking can see Mika do the motion of flicking up his patch.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
burgersad Watches his boss take a sip. ........Not surprised, honestly.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
Oh, wait. He doesn't want that. "No, it's alright, skip over me!" He calls after the fleeing pair as they exit. Oh god. He had -1STR. He can't fight off Mika Romanov and his huge... huge... arms!
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
"M-my turn was coming up!! I had a good one!!" His heels dig into thr ground. "Quigley!!"
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
His boss is here! WAHHH Or, well. Their boss? Was it appropriate to wave to Quigley? Probably not. Maybe he was still mad, because of the whole "wrestling-Xunyi-in-the-office-lobby" debacle. He shrinks down in his seat a little.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
"..........." They just. Watch. These large men.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:16 PM
Lawrence Averts His Eye (edit: singular). This is not his problem 🥀 RIP Morris @Luuvy 📋 Morris (edited)
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:16 PM
He thinks about it long and hard. "Okay but clarify. What counts as a lie? Sarcasm is technically lyin'" yeehaw
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:17 PM
She laughs. "I hope those 50 credits can go to your health insurance."
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:17 PM
"Morrie - do you need...?" They let go of Ernie's hand in a like .. half-ready-to-get-up-but-not-if-it's-fine gesture. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:17 PM
"You do way more lying that sarcasm, Mr Lawyer." @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:18 PM
"Sarcasm is only lying if you're dumb enough to fall for it," he quips back. His tone is playfully deadpan, not irritatingly so @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:18 PM
He just watches. monkeylook
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:18 PM
Morris doesn't react much. A particularly perceptive person might see him flinch. He returns to the group quietly.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:18 PM
Saif is surrounded by a bunch of liars and traitors. 🧍
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:19 PM
"....." Well. They'll put this back on track. "Never have I ever...." They glance, gaze landing on Jericho, and then immediately shifting their view to the rest of the party. Yeah. This seems vague enough to use. "... had a piercing."
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:19 PM
His gaze drifts from Morris to Mika to Lullaby to Ernest... Was this... a love quadrilateral? Wait, there was Zeke, too. A love pentagon? Was this, too, a part of the intricacies of LGBT courting?
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:19 PM
Ernest takes a sip. monkeyaway
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:19 PM
Xunyi watches Morris get dragged off. Was there finally going to be a fight theyre not involved in? Ah. They watch Morris return with mild disappointment.
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:19 PM
Cassius sips. It closed up though.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
He's rocking piercings right now. Takes a sip
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
burgersad This feels targeted . It wasn't to him, yet it felt targeted anyways. Takes a sip. yeahh
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
"Well said as well Tyler. Whoever falls for it is the problem" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN Her ears are visibly pierced. sips. No one needs to know anywhere else
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
Mika also returns, looking satisfied. :] He takes a sip he's wearing earrings right now.
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
Sticks out a tongue just varely noticeably at Lullabys question and takes a sip
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
He stares down at his drink. Not for him. For this one.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
He rubs his virgin earlobes with a hand. His drink is getting lonely.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
"Hey! I'm one of the good lawyers! Scouts honor!" He says, crossing his index finger over his chest. He laughs at Tyler. "True! True, but how can someone be so sure, eh? Well I'll take a sip juuuust in case." sips
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:20 PM
Jericho shoots a glare at Lullaby. Is this? Revenge? He takes a sip, his prominent feather earring glinting in the light. "You've seriously never had piercings before???" Sus, he calls Sus. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:21 PM
They blink. "Why would you assume I have ...?" Do not perceive their everything. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:21 PM
He looks over at Zeke’s reaction and squints as if he has any place to do so, not having his ears pierced burgersad
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:21 PM
"You really let me get dragged away like that. You didn't even try. I'm your ride home." @jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:21 PM
Tyler nods at Cameron and babysmirk. Solidarity. He knew he could always count on u. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford "How conscientious of you. You must be a very honest man." Tyler Joke™️ at zeke @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:22 PM
Jericho scowls. "Well, it's just--your aesthetic--It's--" He huffs in annoyance and crosses his arms. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby (edited)
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:22 PM
Jacob looks like this at his drink right now. saddog "I've never gotten one, just so everyone knows," he says, while taking a sip. "My throat is just dry." 😇 (edited)
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:22 PM
"Stereotyping me...?" 😌 @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:22 PM
?????????? "Are you sure about that?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:22 PM
"Very honest. Never told a lie in my life. Came out only spitting facts and logic." He says, honestly.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:23 PM
"....." Okay maybe. Jericho stews in his defeat.. tsunsmad @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:23 PM
She nods back at Tyler before looking at Jacob. "How you said that only makes me more suspicious..." @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:23 PM
"I think I'd remember if I had a piercing." He touches his ears, just in case. Fell for the classic gaslight. @hyu 👓 albert
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:23 PM
Lawrence's shoulders are shaking in laughter at Morris when he gets back. He takes a sip just so he can condescendingly look over it at the guy, even though his ears are decidedly not and have never been pierced. "You're fine. What's he gonna do, eat you? Absorb you into his eye hole? Worst comes to worst, I walk." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:23 PM
"Can I check just to make sure?" doge LEANS... LET HIM SEE YOUR EAR... @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:23 PM
Gives @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford his best kicked puppy look. nuu "I haven't drank in about twenty minutes."
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Eden Westbrook BOT 21-Jun-21 07:24 PM
Eden thinks for a second. Beyond a mission here and there, she guesses not really. “No, and what a crying shame that is. Maybe I’ll steal you later tonight?” she proposes, with a chuckle. To Lullaby’s statement, she drinks but thinks they themselves would look handsome with a couple piercings here and there. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:24 PM
"Heh, looks like I'm safe for now. But follow up question, anyone can get their ears pierced. I wanna hear about the scandalous ones" yeehaw
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:24 PM
"Give it a rest Kitzinger"
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:24 PM
"That's not professional, Ezekiel." Fun police here wee woo wee woo @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:24 PM
Ernest looks away
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
They grin, victorious. "It's okay - I forgive you." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho ".... can't steal what's freely given." Wow what do they put in these drinks. Oh yeah. Alcohol. "Sorry, meant that.... not... in a weird way." @turtle | eden
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
"Well, let us hear it then. What are your scandalous piercing plans, Mister Honest Man." sorry fellaz @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
"...ohhhhh Erneeeeestoooo~"
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
JACOB LOOKS.. NOT SO GOOD.. doge doesn't flinch when Albert leans closer. Go ahead. His hands are twitching. He wants to button up his shirt so bad. He must be freezing. @hyu 👓 albert
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
Oh. People are looking at him. Was it his turn? What was the line again? He turns his English Senses back on. Regrettably. "I...have never... engaged. In same—" Wait, no. Maybe he needed better phrasing. More sensitive phrasing. He furrows his brow. "I have never engaged...in...... Identical Gender Relations?" Yes. That sounded... about right. Tyler would be proud. Pleading
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
"I never said sorry," He huffs. Sore winner. Take your forgiveness and choke on it. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
The puppy look only makes her start snickering. "Let's get some alcohol in your system soon then Rev~" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
Minddddd your business Kitzingerrrrrrr….” @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
From where he is sitting he's still staring Morris down. He kind of looks like he might actually eat him.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
Have you seen the guy? He probably ate guys like Tyler for breakfast so you know, it wasn't out of the question. "You're riding with me," his stance is firm. @jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
"Identical gender relations..."
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
doge "What's with that expression on your face, Rev?" Stares intensely at him. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
Ernest looks at Adrian. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
"...." They don't think anyone here has exactly their gender.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:26 PM
Adrian looks at Ernest. @li 📽 ernie
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
Tyler starts coughing. Oh fuck. He looks away he looks away he phases into the bg and takes a sip you arent looking at him adrian u cant see h-- @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
"Can you elaborate?" @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
"Adrian are you sure you haven't?" Come on now.
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
Literally what does identical gender relations even mean. Well. Kylik takes a drink. Good enough.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
"Do you just mean.. like.. gay shit?" @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
He takes a sip he gets what the kid is going for. 😌
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
"W-what does that mean? Oh"
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
"Me? I'm not a piercin' kinda guy. What would I look like with one of those...uh... elephant hoops people get in their ear?" Gauges. He means gauges. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 PM
??? Cassius takes a sip because he could apply to any of the vagueness of 'relations'.
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
If Xunyi was drinking they would've spat it out by now. "Ha!" How the hell did Adrian make Xunyi laugh. They take a long second to think and takes a sip. Why not.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
He turns to Cameron. "...Amorous... relations." "Of the homo—" Wait. No. Polite terminology. Yes. "Like the gays, yes." He nods approvingly at Lullaby. This was homosexual-heterosexual solidarity.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
Ernest mouths an ’I’ll fucking get you.’ at Adrian, with a curt smile afterwards. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
Also he takes a sip. Because. yeah.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
Jericho stares at his glass. Does it count if his feelings were never returned? He does not take a sip. "This feels like an unprofessional question," He complains.
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
Her brows burrow, but she takes a small sip.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
"Annd would you like to...?" Not that Morris was offering but it sure sounded like Adrian wanted to. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
"What kinda question is that. You tryin' to find a boyfriend or somethin'?" yeehaw
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
"Ginsberg, aren't you going to drink?" Lawrence takes another sip. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
Alright, they're picking up what you're putting down, Adrian. They take a sip.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:28 PM
"There is no one stopping you."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:29 PM
She 'loves' people. She sips and looks at Morris.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:29 PM
"I'm driving," Morris sits there innocently. @jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:29 PM
This entire time Ernest doesn’t take a sip though laughcronchy
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:29 PM
"Are you offering?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:29 PM
Oh Black Void now Everyone Else is having the talk with Adrian. You know what, their problem now peaceout
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:29 PM
"That's a cop-out and you know it"
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:29 PM
"You skipped over my turn." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:30 PM
aigg Was Morris involved with their boss. Homosexually. buffering After force-restarting his brain, Adrian blinks back at Morris. "No." Wine loosens his tongue. "I like women." He's a feminist.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:30 PM
Hums. "Amazing. I think you should go for it." Teasing, mostly. But honestly he does think those piercings are cool. It'd be a fun look for Zeke @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:30 PM
"Very convincing."
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:30 PM
"Oh great we got more confused-repressed guys in the office..."
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:30 PM
He notices that Ernest does Not Sip. Oh. So they didn't go all the way, then. Reassuring. The sanctity of the venue's broom closets would stay intact, for the time being. @li 📽 ernie
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
"....Cool so do I" he says before taking a sip
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
"Hold still, Mr. Keller." He takes a sip before he reaches around and tries to adjust Albert's collar for him, clearing his throat as his gloved fingers run down the column of his flushed throat, setting the cloth straight before trying to find his buttons for him to do up his deskmate... Why are there no buttons to this shirt? tails Jacob still tries to close them for him, hoping it's like... magnetized... zippered... there's fucking nothing. He suddenly becomes very much aware 1) there are people looking 2) they are in a circle 3) he, a priest, basically has his hands on... on... He lets go very quickly, wincing. "Where are the buttons? What did you do to them?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
Psychically beams a help me look to Albert @hyu 👓 albert
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
Cassius stares down Morris too.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
"You skipped over my turn." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
@Morris Ginsberg (@Luuvy 📋 Morris) - jump "Sorry my mun can't ready"
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
Pepemeltdown
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Eden Westbrook BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
She shakes her head. “Not weird. How smooth, Lullaby," Eden says with a grin. "I’m excited to pick your mind later down the line.” 😊 @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
or type.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 PM
"Very convincing."
@Morris Ginsberg (@Luuvy 📋 Morris) - jump "Thank you." Pause. "I think."
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:32 PM
Morris, cannot see.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:32 PM
Now this wasn’t even a matter of being gay or not (he’s straight) It’s about not. Not getting bitches
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:32 PM
"What's with the men in this office, Albert? Maybe you can teach them?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:32 PM
Saif takes a long drink to make up for both questions.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:32 PM
"Oh yeah, if you really want people to think you're heteronormative, you should also stop thinking about men and getting--" not here at the lawrence quigley christ church.
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“Never have I ever gotten stuck in a closet,” was there such a thing as winning in a game of Never Have I ever? Well, for him at least, winning meant getting everyone else drunk so they can start spilling some saucy secrets. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:33 PM
He sees you. He hears you. He stands with you. But also not really. He's preoccupied with other things for now. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN "Oh? Thanks for trying, I guess. There's no buttons on this shirt except at the bottom, sorry to break it to ya!" He gives Jacob a big toothy grin. "It looks good on me, doesn't it?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva But now he's... being directly addressed... "What do they need help with? Self discovery?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:33 PM
Jericho takes another sip. Does this mean he's losing? burgersad
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
Ernest quickly takes a sip so as to not blurt out anything dangerous, like telling Ginsberg to shut up.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
He takes a sip. What happened in those closets stays in those closets.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
Sends Morris a dead look. Was it you. He takes a sip. He had fun, though. Eden friend <3
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
He can't fathom how one could get stuck... in a closet. He sees Ernest sip, though. Oh... was it that kind of closet? He's heard of this metaphor. He knows this one.
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
Sips his drink. There was not much to say... he was getting a bit bored honestly. He wonders if the taxi service would pick up if he left to try again now.
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
Sippy Sippy. He , glances at Lullaby for a moment, and then drinks twice for good measure.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
"...." They laugh. And take a sip, glancing over at Kylik just after he glances at them. Ships in the night.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:35 PM
burgersad His eyes are somewhat magnetized. "It's form-flattering," he says instead, tearing his eyes away to basically gulp down his drink. Jacob's looking a bit flushed once he sees the bottom of the glass. "You need a better shirt. Please." @hyu 👓 albert
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:35 PM
"Self discovery, pride history 101 - anything." @hyu 👓 albert "You're the last person to be preaching heteronormativity to the choir." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:35 PM
His coworkers all seem very ... closeted. He considers sending them a symbol of support. Maybe he should get the new Mikhail Cors Pride Line Gold-Plated Watch (TM) to show his allyship. Allyhood? Much to consider.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:35 PM
Saif watched as everyone took sips, as well as themself....what was going on this night.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 07:35 PM
"I know, it's really sad." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:36 PM
Everyone was taking sips because of the stupid closet game right
Right.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:36 PM
7 minute of food heist plotting was rewarding. Her trunk is full of food. She sips again
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:36 PM
"This shirt is perfectly fine!" He leans away from Jacob for his sake. @crow ✝ jacob de silva "Sure thing, I'll go ahead and start a seminar after this." He's joking. Or is he? @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:36 PM
"There's not much in there, I'm sorry in advance..." They grin, sheepish. "... How have you been enjoying the party?" @turtle | eden Y'know what they're just gonna scoot over to her.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:37 PM
Jacob puts his hands together and bows his head. This man is praying for forgiveness right now. Tonight has been too much.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:37 PM
This is one Lawrence does not sip for. Technically he sleeps in a closet of his own volition, so that doesn't really count(???). The metaphorical one is not on his mind.
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 07:37 PM
She takes a sip. This game feels dangerous in a multitude of ways.
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:37 PM
Xunyi takes a sip, and then looks at Adrian with a smirk. Watching Adrian tonight has been really funny. Maybe it was worth coming? "Hey Adrian. Bu ke ma? Drink up." >:) @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:38 PM
Quigley was a brave soul. Adrian could admire that. Being open about who you were. Wait, was that why their office was filled with... gays?
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Was he the diversity hire?
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:39 PM
Why does he feel psychically damaged right now.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:39 PM
Takes a sip. He has forgotten how much he drank at this point
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:39 PM
"I'm not closeted," he slurs. "I am. An open zhinan." Yep. Proud to be a Straight Male. @meow | xunyi
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:39 PM
Wait so it was a metaphor Pepemeltdown
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:40 PM
"Wait I thought this was the physical closet."
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 07:40 PM
He sure is. feeling something. God, he really shouldn't have gotten drunk. This is specifically, why he chooses only to get drunk alone, at home, where no one has to look at him. "Never have I ever...." He tips his head back and feels the alcohol burn at the back of his throat. Wipes his mouth. ".....gotten this shitfaced in front of my...coworkers before." He blinks. "..........Sorry. Not. That." He clears his throat, face flushed, and tries again. "Never have I ever.....driven a car." There. Easy.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:40 PM
"Wasn't it the physical closet? I know some people got stuck in that storage room at the office too."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:40 PM
She looks at Adrian. Sus.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
“Yeah guys, haha….”
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
Black Void bless you Kylik. You are a saint. He sips, though
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
Xunyi lets out another laugh...and mentally makes a note to make sure Adrian has a ride home later concern
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
He laughs thinking about that memory. No one will ever know it was him. gatsby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
Ernest takes a big fucking swig. He’s only driven. Like. Thrice in his life but. It passed.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
Saif's eyebrows quirk up at Kylik-- but they take a sip without saying anything.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
They give Kylik a worried glance. Is he... okay? They take a sip and go to grab some water real quick.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
Albert sips. Because he has driven. But eyes everyone else curiously. Who among you were also in a metaphorical closet?
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:42 PM
Cassius chugs the rest of his drink so he can pretend to get up and get another one. In actuality, it's an excuse to leave and he heads towards the #lawn again to try another call.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:42 PM
He asserts his heterosexuality by taking a deep sip of wine, straight from the bottle. He can drive. In fact, he will drive himself home. Thank you very much. This will go well for everyone involved.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:42 PM
Guess shes going to take a nap in the car before driving home tonight. She sips
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:42 PM
sips again. He loved his car what can he say
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:42 PM
Car... well. 😔 He also has no car. And much like the cooler kids (Ernest!) out there, he prefers to bike. His drink remains untouched, and just as well because he had no more.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:43 PM
Why was Adrian, as a man, putting his lips so passionately around the cylindrical column of a bottle of wine?
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:43 PM
Sip. xunyis a responsible adult who can drive responsibly 😤
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:43 PM
His car is his baby. Lawrence loves driving (he should not have been allowed to get his license). He takes a big sip. (edited)
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:43 PM
"Woah boss, you leave the office?" @jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:43 PM
He also sips--Thought it's been a while since he's driven a car.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:44 PM
He thinks fondly about his Bercedes Menz. Wait. No, he was not thinking about Men. That was an unfortunate homophone. Homo.. phone? God, he was being infected.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:47 PM
Jericho takes a sip and flicks his eyes over to Kylik at the sound of his voice. Wow, he's absolutely shit-faced. He studies the man with cold amusement. There's something satisfying in the sight.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:49 PM
"Only when I have to," he cracks a grin. Technically, what his his car but an extension of the office. A mobile office he can do stakeouts and eat shitty takeout in. "'sides, I'm here now, aren't I?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:49 PM
Distantly, he wonders if he can still call in that favor with Kylik. Kylik looked... strong. Maybe he could... carry Adrian home. In his. Muscular Arms. ... Well, his car would be faster.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:51 PM
They come back shortly after with some water and taps it against Kylik's cheek. "... you okay?" @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:51 PM
"Ah...Touché." She chuckles lightly while bracing for the next question, twirling the glass in her hand. "It's good to see you here." @jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin
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Eden Westbrook BOT 21-Jun-21 07:53 PM
“That’s okay,” Eden chirps. “We can fill that head of yours with pretty things. Like late-night conversations.” Absently, she takes another sip of alcohol. She figures the night has been pretty hit-or-miss, between the haughty asshole who left her with his jacket on the roof and a nascent friendship in a closet. Nodding to herself, she says, “Well, alcohol makes things a little better. What about you? Are parties your thing?” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
She’s learned tonight that her colleagues (most, not all) are a certifiable kind of chaotic. So might as well keep pushing the envelope. “Never have I ever been chased by the police.”
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:53 PM
"..." She waits for others to sip first.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:53 PM
He is a law-abiding citizen. No drink for him. 🙁
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:54 PM
He actually laughs out loud at that before downing the rest of his drink.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:54 PM
Ernest looks off into the distance, the hole of the can almost missing his mouth. Then he drinks.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:54 PM
She signs of relief and gives Mika a thumbs up, downing hers too.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:54 PM
Jacob has a far-away look. He takes Albert’s drink and sips on it instead, seeing as his drink’s all empty. @hyu 👓 albert
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:54 PM
Saif watches everyone else quite closely. Does not take a drink But they are definitely noticing those who do.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:55 PM
.................... OUGH He takes a drink. He's not a crazy person, but he does have some chaotic friends (unlqcc)
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:55 PM
He is standing to get another drink when he sees Cameron flash him the thumbs up--he returns it in kind. 😌
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:55 PM
"Sometimes - depending on the mood-- oh- one sec." (TIMESKIPS THIS BACKWARDS). "I'm going to get this guy some water." They nod in Kylik's suffering direction. [now we r caught up] @turtle | eden --- Also they sip.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:55 PM
Albert does not drink. He cannot drink even if he wanted to because Jacob has taken HIS DRINK??????????????????? "You good, Jacob?" @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:56 PM
He stares at Tyler sipping his drink. Much to unpack from tonight, it seems.
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 07:56 PM
He flinches away from the touch of cool against his cheek, startled. Time is moving, a little strangely for him currently. His eyes flick to Lullaby and then away, quickly. "...Yeah. I'm- I just-" He stands on unsteady feet. "...I. Bathroom." a swallow. "...I'm fine." He brushes them aside and woop, he's leaving. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 07:56 PM
Jericho stares in deep concern at Mika when he downs the whole drink. What the Fuck. "Being chased by the police is hardly a laughing matter." This, James Bond villain ne'er do well tails @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 07:56 PM
“Do you want it back?” Jacob’s tracing their own bottom lip in thought, then nods towards the bar. “I’ll pour us two if you can help me stand up.” @hyu 👓 albert
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 07:56 PM
Looks away...takes a sip...
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:57 PM
He sips unfortunately.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 07:57 PM
"Do you need help..?" They don't want to find him passed out in a bathroom stall. He doesn't... look so good. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 07:57 PM
saddog "Yes I would like my drink." Albert stands, and holds his hand out for Jacob. Get over here big guy. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 07:57 PM
Seeing him stand up looking for a drink she looks down at the bottle next to her and picks it up, reading the label. "Do you want some... Mack Faniels whiskey? I have boca bola too." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika "Wow the zekemeister's a bad boy." 😏
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:58 PM
He stares at Tyler sipping his drink. Much to unpack from tonight, it seems.
@Adrian Liu (@xia :capitalism: adrian) - jump marge He Can Feel Adrian's Judgment @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 07:59 PM
He makes it halfway to the bar before hearing Cameron offer him a drink. He simply plucks it from her, giving it a little tip faux cheers--thanks, fellow criminal. :] His head whips around the moment he hears Jericho's voice being thrown in his direction, perhaps a little too eager. "Why is that." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 07:59 PM
"Unfortunately, a colleague of yours lured me here with free food." They're getting Up n Down after this, not on him. "But it's nice every once in a while." (SLOW IGNORE ME)@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford Lawrence does not drink, because that would be setting a bad example. No comment.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:59 PM
He snorts, crossing his arms and puffing his chest to seem bigger. "What can I say? I'm a man layers." zeke
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:00 PM
They take that hand with a grunt, and resist leaning into him as they make their way over to the bar. They barely even ask what he wants before they pour a mix of Bola and vodka, then hand it back to their deskmate with a smile. “I’m really sorry. Rules of the game, you see.” And the fact they don’t want to remember tonight at all, caution be damned. @hyu 👓 albert
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:00 PM
:] at Mika before raising her brow. "Are you calling yourself an onion?"
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 08:00 PM
Jericho furrows his brow when Mika has a response ready to go. This dude. Is Shady. "Why--it should be obvious why. Breaking the law and being chased by the police is a serious matter. It's not something you, as a private investigator, should be laughing about," he snaps, refusing to be intimidated by this weirdo. @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 08:00 PM
Ernest had the… sense that things were perhaps devolving. In some way. Things always did when it came to this office’s activities. It always turned sour. Somewhere at the halfway point. It was making him feel a little anxious and uncomfortable again. Or maybe that was just him being himself. Well. It was his turn, though. ”Never have I ever…. Never have I ever done something I still regret.”
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 08:01 PM
Oh. It's time to drink 🙂 🍾 Sip.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:01 PM
"Finally a break..." No sip
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 08:01 PM
Saif glanced at Ernest, honestly impressed at the assertion. They took of a sip of their drink.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 08:02 PM
"..." They glance at Cam, remembering a conversation, and also don't sip.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 08:02 PM
"Tell me about the time you got chased by the police or whatever. When you're sober. Or now, if you want." Doge... What the fuck kind of life has this priest lived?! @crow ✝ jacob de silva Oh, and Ernie says something that makes him think. Albert doesn't sip... but he stares at his new cup.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:02 PM
She looks at Lullaby and gives them a smile of acknowledgment.
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 08:02 PM
He shakes his head, gives Lullaby a little, fond shoulder pat. "....M'Fine. You. Stay." Like talking to a pet. He wobbles a little and leaves for , wherever the bathroom is. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:03 PM
I don't have enough braincells to type a good reply anyways tylers brain stew is thinking about how hes not sure if he handled his brother well and he decides to take a drink for insurance (guilt). pretend this was well-written
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 08:03 PM
Ernest doesn’t seem to remember that he was supposed to not apply to his own accusation.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 08:04 PM
"...." They stare after him for a beat. One. Two. One. Two. Okay, multiple beats, until he's several feet away and -- Yeah... you don't just let your very obviously drunk friend possibly faint in a bathroom. Bro code. Lullaby heads out after him. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 08:04 PM
Nice, another question to save him from a stupid response. "Ehhhh I mean sometimes I regret gettin' chocolate instead of vanilla but I'm guessin that doesnt count" he does not sip
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:05 PM
“I’m afraid I’d have to kill you if you knew.” Jacob says it lighthearted enough, but there’s no smile accompanying it. It doesn’t seem like they’re joking. @hyu 👓 albert There’s a glance at Ernest — was he doing alright? — before they sigh. Maybe it was time to find a nice dark room for the boy to sit in and have a nap. They sip, just a bit. This one they’re ashamed of.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 08:05 PM
Lawrence looks approvingly at everyone not sipping (him as well).
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 08:06 PM
????????????????????????????? "I don't think you could—" Albert is too drunk to register that as sounding serious. Or he doesn't want to think that it is. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:06 PM
He smiles at Jericho as he takes a drink from his new vessel. What a silly question. "We're not law enforcers." is all he says. He sits back down right next to Jericho. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:08 PM
Jacob’s hand flexes in his glove, leather tightening, but they refuse to comment. Instead they give Albert a very nice, very practised smile. “Of course I’m joking,” he lies. “I like you. I wouldn’t do that to you.” @hyu 👓 albert
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 08:08 PM
He moseys over to the edge of the circle from God-knows-where, looking a little tipsier than before and brandishing a fresh drink. “Hey…. What’re we playing, fellas…?”
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 08:09 PM
"Okay well I like you too?" Eyes him curiously. "Would you do that to someone you didn't like...? @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:09 PM
"Hey Patsy, it's Never Have I ever."
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 08:09 PM
"That's not an excuse." Jericho replies in annoyance. He resists the urge to do a double take when the man sits down next to him. ??? You know what, just for that, he is not going to drink. As a subtle flex. He is not regretting anything right now. "I don't recall saying the seat next to me was free," he says, his frown deepening. The man doesn't seem like the type you do pleasantries with, so he throws away any semblance of manners. @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:10 PM
tpose he also stands near patsy, definitely Not because forest just wants to play w patsy too @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 08:10 PM
Ernest was almost out of his drink. He craned his neck to see if there was a landline or something installed. He noticed Patsy in the corner of his eye, but didn’t have it in him to do much of a flourish for a greeting.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:11 PM
“Oh, it’s not a matter of liking or not. You misunderstand me.” They press fingers against their heated forehead, sighing. “Metaphorically speaking, I’ll do it if I have to. But I’ve never hurt anyone on purpose… remember the game? It’s all just theory. One I’m not keen to practice.” @hyu 👓 albert
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 08:12 PM
"I think it is my turn?" They were just barely grasping the mechanics of this game. "Um, let's see... " Something fun. Something lighthearted. Glancing around the room, Saif said, "Never have I ever gotten drunk in front of others."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:12 PM
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:13 PM
Glances at Saif as they take a sip. Hmm…
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 08:13 PM
"ooof. So cold Saif." takes a sip
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 08:13 PM
"I have no idea what you're saying to me right now," Albert laughs nervously. Does that mean they'd kill people or not?! Albert can usually figure out people's intentions well enough, and their meaning, but not when he's drunk... "Okay, well. Let's hope you never have to practice." @crow ✝ jacob de silva He also takes a sip.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:13 PM
She has to think about whether being seen after being drunk counts. She decides not to drink
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 08:14 PM
Saif smiles at the Reverend ^-^. Then turning to Ezekiel, they say, "I figure I could have a bit of a laugh at everyone's expense." @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:15 PM
"El Nesr, comedy gold as always"
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 08:15 PM
"I've been working on it."
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 08:15 PM
This is the first time he’s seen many of his friends tonight. Ernie looked wasted, and was the Reverend drinking…? He sits and scoots into the circle wherever there’s a spot free. “So if I have done that, I take a sip…?” He sips his mixed drink. He takes a second sip. It’s good.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:15 PM
"You're doing great. Keep it up." @ saif
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:15 PM
He leans forward a little as Jericho acknowledges him, pleased to be getting what he wants. "Good. I didn't ask." He takes a sip @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:16 PM
"Yeah, just like that." @Gabbo 📻 Patsy "But no one's checking, anyways. Just do what you want."
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 08:17 PM
He's not drunk, of course. But he is drinking. 🧍‍♂️ For the sake of it.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:19 PM
"It's good for you, this is good for you," granted the only way he could get Lawrence to come was with the promise of free food being available. "We needed to air you out anyways, starting to get that musty closet-office smell." @jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 08:19 PM
Jericho's eyes widen a fraction, before he collects himself and glares back at Mika. He is not backing down. He maintains eye contact and also takes a sip. "What's your name?" Bastard. @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:20 PM
"Keeping it simple. Never have I ever thrown a drink at someone."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:22 PM
wheeze Alright, he's curious about the answers to this one. no sip though. points and laughs tyler ur so boring
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 08:23 PM
Saif laughed at Cameron's statement, but did not take a drink.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:23 PM
"Now I wonder who here has thrown a drink..." A glance at Zeke, because that man seems to be Cameron's Number One Enemy.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:24 PM
"Did you, wanna change that?" Morris asks with a sexy eye brow wiggle. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:24 PM
"..." She just stares at Morris.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:24 PM
No.....No one remembers his name, then, was that it? thunk He barely stifles the urge to repeat his earlier closet experience. Though he gets the feeling it might be very satisfying to do it to this person. "Mika Romanov." he extends his hand, a shake for new acquaintances. :] He also maintains eye contact as he takes a sip @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 08:26 PM
He thinks really hard about. Ehhhhh maybe, no. No he hasn't. "I had a drink thrown at me before." yeehaw
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 08:26 PM
He doesn’t sip. Scanning the room, Patsy notices Morris and Lawrence sitting together. He thinks of the lollipop burning a hole in his own suit pocket. What a night… And it’s not even over yet.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:26 PM
"Answer the question, Morris." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 08:27 PM
"What did I say about attitude, Mr. Morris? I smell perfectly fine, thank you." He says, feeling defensive for some reason. "This guy deserves it. I'll turn the other eye since we're out of the office." Lawrence jabs his cup in Morris's direction (and does not take a sip). @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 08:28 PM
Without breaking eye contact, Jericho places his glass in Mika Romanov's outstretched hand. How kind of him to offer to hold it for him. "Have a good evening, Mika." He raises from his seat and makes to leave. Who says he's obligated to give his name back to this blatant criminal? @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:28 PM
"And before anyone thinks, no. It was not me who threw a drink at Kitzinger. Like I'd waste a drink on him like that."
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:28 PM
:]
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:28 PM
"Right, I call... bullshit. You never threw a molotov while in service? Did they even haze you? If you bullshit your turn then I don't gotta answer," or something I dunno, fake rules to a game with no rules. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:29 PM
"That doesn't count in the slightest. Do you drink a Molotov? If you did then, psh that's your problem." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:31 PM
"That you really liked mine except maybe too much biting," he says without missing a beat. @jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 08:31 PM
gay people are in the chat
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:32 PM
"Save it for tomorrow's fun and games." Truth or dare. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:32 PM
"It's on Morris. I hope you don't try any dirty tricks this time." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:33 PM
He supposes he deserves that given his own earlier refusal to give his name, karma, perhaps--He makes a mental note to search the Detective Files later for this one, provided they don't bump into one another again later in the night... He gives Jericho's drink a quick sniff before draining it, unrelated to the game at hand. He's a little disappointed that Jericho didn't take the opportunity to count for Cameron's question. He chalks it up to being productive all the same. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 08:35 PM
He pauses to think if a question, hes honesty too tipsy to think about a filter. "Okay okay uhhhh... never have I everrrr... been cheated on"
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:35 PM
"You love it, Babe." Wink. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:36 PM
pepesip marge Sip. He's actually pretty unbothered by this, though. (me makin up lore on the spot bc i didnt think about this OUGH , )
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 08:37 PM
Okay Saif's refrigerator is running so they have to go take care of that 🏃 [exit]
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:38 PM
He takes another sip, but he looks down at the drink in his hand afterwards. He may need to call it quits soon. He was starting to crave violence. More than he already had been. That is.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:38 PM
"If that will help you sleep better at night, hun~" @Luuvy 📋 Morris She has to think for a while. Even scratches her head before realization hits her. She sips - that was a fun return from a deployment. Damn, she really didn't care about it to even remember. She wonders if that's sadder?
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 21-Jun-21 08:39 PM
Please imagine Lawrence disgustedly rolling his eye (singular) and walking off to get another drink. (EXIT TO DO WORK... crywink
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:40 PM
"Really? All of you? That's sad."
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 08:40 PM
Wow, another question to not sip. “I agree…”
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:41 PM
"The real question is whether we felt something about it or not. I did and do not."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:41 PM
Shrugs. "I don't control it." Pause. "I also did not." he's not drunk and yet he's still shockingly talkative
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:42 PM
"It's a numbers thing. Odds go up the more partners you've had." He looks at Morris. "Lonely folks need not apply."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:42 PM
yeahh Feels called out by Mika
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:42 PM
She laughs at Mika's comment. "I don't know whether to be proud or hurt by that."
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:42 PM
No sips for the reverend. He's only had one relationship in life — God! 😁 "Truer words have never been spoken," he chuckles, lifting a glass in Romanov's direction. "I can only pray for all of us to be in happier, fulfilling relationships in time." 😌
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:43 PM
"It's lonely people who have the need to have multiple partners," Morris frowns for Mika. @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:44 PM
yeahh he feels called out again
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:44 PM
Tyler pick one.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:44 PM
She looks at Morris like reallynow but she keeps her mouth closed.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:45 PM
He chuckles over the rim of his bottle. He shrugs but doesn't deny it.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:45 PM
Tyler pick one.
@Morris Ginsberg (@Luuvy 📋 Morris) - jump You can be both lonely and Very Easy morris smh
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:45 PM
"Well I didn't say yes or no."
Tyler?? Loving this mental connection.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:46 PM
Tyler?? Loving this mental connection.
@Morris Ginsberg (@Luuvy 📋 Morris) - jump omfg so youre the fbi agent in my brain. is it because i drank your coffee
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 08:48 PM
comes in with a plate full of lobster and a mouthful. "Fheeeeeyy vash ghoin awn GHERE??" He sits himself in the circle
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:48 PM
Tyler swirls his drink. "So we know we've all been messed around with now, but never have I ever cheated on someone." ahuhuhu It's more of a bonding experience than an attempt to get people to drink, really.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:48 PM
Yes you dick.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 08:48 PM
"Ooof so many sips. Lonely heart hours or what?"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:48 PM
Yes you dick.
@Morris Ginsberg (@Luuvy 📋 Morris) - jump pikagasp2 wtf was in that coffee....do i have a mental connection with lingli now too?
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 08:49 PM
For once he doesn't drink. "Never Have I Ever" He repeats to the entering Patrick. "Though we're winding down."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:50 PM
nosee She is a good partner. No sip.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 08:50 PM
big swallow, "hey thats fun!"
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"why wind down? The party's just getting started!" Me im party
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:50 PM
No drink! And he waves old Morningstar into the circle with a smile, raising his glass with a little grin. "Good evening, Mr. Morgenstern." Eyeing the plate. Eyeing the little dip. "May I have... some... ?" uwahblink
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 08:51 PM
Kinda wishes he was doing more drinking... but no dice. He looks at Patrick's plate with envy... he only managed some potatoes and a single crab leg before getting dragged into a closet.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:52 PM
"Cheaters are lame. Just don't be monogamous if you know you've got wandering eyes." She tuts.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:53 PM
He's actually a little pleased no one is drinking. Tyler's not the type to get too bothered by this stuff regardless (one of his (non lqcc) friends was a bit of a floozy after all 👴), but it was good to know this group had good boundaries. Or at least had the decency to lie about it.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 08:53 PM
he hands over the plate to Jacob "knock yerself out rev! So what's the spicy answers been so far?"
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:55 PM
Morris looks at Zeke upon Cameron's bold claim.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 08:55 PM
He grimaces at the question. "Well no but- ehhh, had an "ex" who thought we were dating when were just y'know hangin' out." "Went to go see someone else. She did not care for that. Annnnd that's how I got a drink thrown at my face. It all comes full circle"
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:56 PM
Like clockwork.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:56 PM
"Doesn't count. No drink." He's feeling generous. He's going to believe Zeke 😌 He's seen stuff like that happen anyways LOL
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:56 PM
"That doesn't count"
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 08:57 PM
Boy oh boy lobster! And when he sees Patsy looking... shuffles a little closer to their buddy to set it down inconspicuously between them. uwu Then they dip some lobster and pop that meat in their mouth. Delicious. May god bless the generous. "You can hear the spicy answers for yourself should you hear Mr. Ginsberg talk," he says around a mouthful of seafood, gesturing towards the ring. "The party's been growing bolder with each passing drink."
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 08:57 PM
MORRIS LAUGHS. "And why not? Because he's cute?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 08:58 PM
clicks tongue "You think I'm cute?" zeke
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:58 PM
"Wow. A confession. Careful Zeke, he'll throw a drink on you too." Teasing Morris @Luuvy 📋 Morris @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 08:59 PM
"Oh yeah Rev I am Listening alright" SNEEKY he settles on listening to the sweet gossip
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 08:59 PM
"You're really going there?..It wasn't seen on both sides as a relationship." She squints at Morris and then Zeke.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:00 PM
Mika stifles a snort at Tyler's rebuttal.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:00 PM
"Adorable," pinches his cheek. "Jealousy is an ugly color on you," Tyler. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke , @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:00 PM
He looks around the circle and realizes it's already his turn to ask a question. Patsy flounders momentarily, opening his mouth only to close it. "Never have I ever... kissed a coworker." Oop. This one might make waves.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:01 PM
Pat looks directly at Patsy "we could change that yaknow"
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:01 PM
"Says the one in monochrome..." He mutters in Morris' general direction.
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He thinks. Then he takes a sip. He never specified their current coworkers.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:01 PM
"My mun is allergic to color. Go blend into a grandma's couch or something," I LOVE YOU MIKA AAAAA
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:02 PM
Adrian was [gestures. idk], so Tyler felt comfortable being a little more . Playful. "Awh, why didn't you say so. Hey, I'm not drinking to this one, but you never know." Smirks @Luuvy 📋 Morris i feel like im going insane
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:03 PM
"If one person feels more than the other before an established relationship and gets hurt, that's their own fault." She's wanted to but she hasn't in any career yet. No sip.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:03 PM
"Aw well shucks Morry" he says, pretending to be bashful. His eyebrows raise at the question before he takes a sip
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 09:03 PM
i can change that cameron cmere
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:03 PM
"wait I don't got a drink to sip on, shit wait lemme just" scrambles
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:03 PM
Pat looks directly at Patsy "we could change that yaknow"
@Patrick Morgenstern (@shelfy 🍀 Patrick) - jump His face goes beet red. "HHh- N-no thank you..." He hides behind his little cup of alcohol.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:05 PM
"I don't kiss coworkers or children, you put that smirk back where you found it." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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"Don't boo me, why are you booing me."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:06 PM
"I agree with you but still, booo"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:06 PM
"First time for everything B)" ... "...Coworkers, that is. Don't kiss kids."
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 09:06 PM
@Luuvy 📋 Morris BTW i forgot to tag gomen CGFVHDBJNKMD
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:08 PM
"You wannna kiss me so bad it makes you look stupid hhhh, you can't have any of this." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:09 PM
"🤷‍♂️ Being stupid is my only endearing character trait. C'mon, aren't you endeared." He doesn't actually care he just likes bantering w morris HELP @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:10 PM
"You got more endearing qualities than that Tyler~"
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:10 PM
"I was about to say that it might work on Rutherford."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:11 PM
"Stupid people are cute. That's why I'm still friends with you Morris."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:11 PM
Puts a hand to his cheek in a pretend, deadpan gasp. "Awh, Cameron, I'm flattered. Thanks for taking pity on a poor stupid boy like me." Snorts at her comment towards morris @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:11 PM
"OHHHHH!"
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:12 PM
"And I'll never grow a braincell if that means we'll be friends forever," he bats his eyelashes at her. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:12 PM
Pat scrambles a little cup with a drink and winks at Patsy "maybe next time then!" He looks at the others inserting himself into the game "OK MY turn. Never Have I ever... slept with anyone in this room" he looks pensive for a moment before looking normal again.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:12 PM
"More things you're looking to change, Pat?"
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:12 PM
Morris takes a sip.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:12 PM
SNEEKY
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:13 PM
"WHOOOOA! Mr. Casanova over here!" yeehaw @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:13 PM
"OH SHIT!! OH SHIT!!!!! SOMEONES GOT SOME ACTION HERE!!" Starts slapping Morris' back
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:13 PM
STARES DIRECTLY AT MORRIS. fbi psychic brainwaves what happened to no kissing coworkers you liar wheeze @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:14 PM
"Friends forever....PFTTT---" She laughs at Morris. "You're such a [redacted] ahahah"
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:14 PM
"Who was it? Was it Lullaby? I'm puttin' money on lullaby. "
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:15 PM
thonk Thinks for a moment. "Or Mika." SORRY MIKA OUGH
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:15 PM
"Morris... How do you sleep with a coworker and not kiss them...?" He looks genuinely confused.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:15 PM
"My parents did it for 13 years"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:15 PM
SNORTS
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:15 PM
"Are you reading this as sleeping in the same bed or full on romp?"
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:17 PM
He's fallen asleep near McKinley. Being desk-mates made it inevitable. He assumes that's not what Patrick meant though. He doesn't take a drink. He looks directly at Tyler when his name is cast into the ring of potential Morris-flings.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:17 PM
Like clockwork, he figured they'd all be scrambling like ants if he took a sip. Though he's a little offended that they'd all be so willing to believe him. Just what did they think of him? Has he not been spouting on and on about how he wouldn't ruin the sanctity of a professional relationship.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:17 PM
Shoots Mika a shrug. "No judgement."
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:18 PM
He thinks for a moment before turning to Morris, "Well. Should we tell them." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:19 PM
"'Cause if it's just sleeping" she sips
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:19 PM
Cocks an eyebrow at Cameron too. Damn okay ! Go off !
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:19 PM
"No one but us needs to know. Also it's your turn." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:20 PM
"Really?Wait, who was it?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:20 PM
um
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:20 PM
lovewins "Your secret's safe with us."
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:20 PM
He clicks his tongue. Stone cold.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:20 PM
She just smiles.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:21 PM
"Wow... leave a man in suspense huh? Stone cold Rutherford. Stone. Cold."
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He pauses.... "oh wait"
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:23 PM
He is thinking. thunk
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:23 PM
He doesn't actually care about his coworkers' business in the slightest; he just enjoys the back and forth. Although.... "Hey, Zeke, you didn't drink. What happened with Ernest?" @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 09:23 PM
(feel free to do the q tho dont mind tyler AHSGDFCDVGHBHJNDK)
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:23 PM
Takes a sip and puts his glass down. "Well that was fun!"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:24 PM
"Sorry. Didn't mean to out you."
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:24 PM
"Nope," he grabs Zeke by the collar, "Not until I get my second turn."
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:25 PM
The number of persons present had whittled down significantly, it seemed like a good as time as ever time to ask, "Never have I ever taken a life with my own hands."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:26 PM
"..." She downs the rest of her drink.
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:26 PM
"...........Oof."
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:26 PM
"Well color my monochrome ass surprised Romanov."
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:26 PM
"Out me what are you- Ohhhhhh you mean the closet? Well-" Is interrupted by Morris grabbing his collar. "WHOA! WHOA! You tryin' to to play 7 minutes in heaven with my Morris?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:27 PM
Tyler doesn't drink, but he's shockingly unbothered by those who do. Seconds Morris' surprise, though
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:27 PM
"Damn Mickey, that's pretty big for a Never Have I Ever game"
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Pat also. Does not drink
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:27 PM
"Mika is fine."
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:27 PM
"I like Mickey"
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:27 PM
"I don't." :]
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:28 PM
"man what's with yall serious buds and not liking nicknames" 😩
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:29 PM
Jacob inspects Mika’s hands, big as they are, and imagine they’d look natural wrapped around someone’s throat. Then Jacob looks at their own, and sees something else that makes him frown thoughtfully. Luckily, the wording is with my own hands. Usually, they give other people the gun. So the drink remains untouched.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:29 PM
He's glad he got the lying question out of the way earlier.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:29 PM
Morris stares at the eye patch and thinks his prompt might have turned out differently should circumstances have been in his favor.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:29 PM
"I don't dislike them, I just don't like that one."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:30 PM
"Hey Romanov, can you give me a top up with the whiskey? I've run out."
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:30 PM
"....What about Mimi?" He just kind of blurts it out. Maybe the liquor is getting to him.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:30 PM
"Oh alright alright, how about.. Mick, Mikster? Kaz. No thats too far off- MIMI!!! THATS ADORABLR PATSY"
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:31 PM
Chuckles at 'Mimi' wheeze
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:32 PM
"Mika is fine." He repeats. :]
if they didn't hear his conversation with Lullaby on the walkie talkies that's fine too. He's glad his question went over well.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:34 PM
"Ok, before anyone dies, I'll be going-" "Never have I ever been attracted to anyone at the company."
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:34 PM
“As you should be,” Jacob muses. “Dating coworkers can get messy.”
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:35 PM
"Alright fine godzilla no nicknames for you... for now" eyessquint
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:35 PM
"Damn Morris... you haven't even window shopped a little bit?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:35 PM
"Now who's cheating." He mutters, still smiling.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:35 PM
"Thank you~" She swirls mumbling more to herself than out loud. "There's a surprisingly fine thread between life and death..." "Wow, never say window shopped again." (edited)
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:35 PM
Uh-oh.... Patsy takes a very quick sip. So quick that he actually spills a little on his turtleneck. He prays no one noticed.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:36 PM
"You should try it Reverend... It's fun. "
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:36 PM
Hm. Thinks about this one. Did he find his coworkers attractive? Yes, on an aesthetic level. Did he find them attractive in the deeper sense? Hm........not enough worth bothering, so he doesn't take a sip.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:37 PM
"Peruse the produce section?"
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:37 PM
Jacob notices. He catches Patsy’s eyes, then puts a finger to his lips while smiling. Shh. “I’m sworn to only love prayer, I’m afraid.” He tears his gaze from Mr. Kaminsky to look at the other, raising a brow. “Are you drinking or not?”
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:37 PM
"wait question Is this like I got the hots for ya attraction or just you think they're hot"
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:37 PM
"That's even worse."
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:37 PM
"Yes." @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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"Yeah, but answer anyways." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:39 PM
"I would like to clarify, I think yall look GREAT tonight" he downs a cup
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:39 PM
She thinks there are many attractive people in the agency...too many - it's almost eerie. she sips
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:39 PM
He tries to sink into the floor when Jacob, of all people, looks at him. This strategy is not particularly effective.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 09:39 PM
He takes a sip, he is unashamed
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:39 PM
"Thanks king."
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:40 PM
He's about to leave his drink untouched until he pauses. Then sips.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:41 PM
.............Alright fine solidarity sip. 🙄 On a technicality
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:41 PM
"Awful. Banish the thought immediately. The office is a sacred place how dare you." He looks disappointed.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:41 PM
Jacob laughs, light and charming. “It’s alright, Mr. Kaminsky. Everyone here drank.”
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:42 PM
"You better get off that high horse Morris. This about attraction, not doing things with said attractions." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:42 PM
"Sorry for being heathens, Reverend." it's unclear if he's referring to Jacob or Morris
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:43 PM
“I forgive you.” It might not be aimed at him anyway, but he’s flexing the power of the church God bestowed upon him. He looks utterly beatific right now.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:43 PM
"angell Wow. I feel like a new man. Amen."
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nobody tell jacob that tyler is jewish
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:43 PM
He lets out a squeak! "I- Don't say my name like that!!" He doesn't care whether others drank, the fact that he did is horrifying enough. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:44 PM
"I don't, go to hell."
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:44 PM
"Nevermind. I'm burning in flames. Help girl" deadpan
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:44 PM
Don’t worry about it sinning is a habit shared by all. “I’ll see you there with me, Mr. Ginsberg.”
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 09:45 PM
Cassius, tipsy, manages to overhear the current question on his way back in. He pauses for a second, and he's not sure if it's the shitty alcohol drinks he had earlier or if it's something else. It's something else. Maybe the melancholy that came with drinking was settling in for him. He meanders in towards Cameron. "Sorry to interrupt- Rutherford, is it alright if I request a drink from you? There's no bartender here and I'm apparently awful at mixing." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:46 PM
"Who d'ya think invited you." @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:47 PM
He spreads his hands, a bit mocking. Alcohol can do crazy things to a priest. “Should I kiss your feet for allowing me to walk the same path you do?” @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:48 PM
"G'night Caro, hm?" She raises her brow at his request before chuckling. So that was where the smell of isopropanol came from? "Sure, let's get you something to drink~" She has to take her time getting up, feeling slightly tipsy but she gets there in the end, looking around the selection of alcohols that were both open and unopen. "Anything you'd like in particular?" (edited)
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:49 PM
"You offering?" Morris looks excited at the prospect. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 09:51 PM
homosexual activity. guards
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:51 PM
Patsy takes a loooooong drink.
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:51 PM
"Who's turn is it." He watches their numbers dwindle further.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:51 PM
“Why don’t you come over here and see?” Jacob looks like he’s just about ready to break this glass over the man’s head. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:52 PM
"this is a fight I wanna see" peepohappy
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:52 PM
"Go again, if you want. We're not the cops." @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:53 PM
"Why don't you suck my dick." @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:53 PM
He raises his hands, nothing up his sleeves. "I'm all out."
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 09:53 PM
Cassius helps Cameron get up as much as can. He's not as tipsy as she is, still fine in motor skills. Perhaps that will change in the next two hours though. He also gazes at Morris for a moment, expression on his face unreadable. "Anything," he smiles. "I'll get drunk tonight." @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 09:54 PM
"Guys... Let's, uh, simmer down..."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:54 PM
"Can't we all get along? Or at least for the rest of tonight?" Looking at Jacob and Morris
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 09:54 PM
he gets distracted by Jacob and Morris' interaction. He's frankly offended at how easily they goaded one another to this point. What has he been doing all night.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 21-Jun-21 09:55 PM
Hmm. There’s a million and one things going through his head. This is a rented venue, he has a glass in his hand, he really needs to see Morris ground up against some rocks… Pleasantly, he smiles. It’s a bit empty, and all teeth. “Would you like to discuss some things outside, Mr. Ginsberg?” No promises on your safety if we do.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 09:57 PM
"Sounds good Caro, I will make sure you get drunk~" She picks up a few bottles and looks for a makeshift empty bottle she could use as a shaker, squatting while she makes Cassius a negroni. She shakes the bottle 'shaker' with a hum. "How drunk is drunk though?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 21-Jun-21 09:57 PM
"With god as our witness or whatever," lead the way.
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:59 PM
"aaaaand on the right corner we have Reverend Jacob de Silva, local priest of LQCC and father of many! Us I mean. Aaaaaaand on your left we have Morris Ginsberg! Heartthrob of the community? And resident mister cool guy! Who will win the LAWRENCE QUIGLEY WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP, find out here" downs another cup
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 10:00 PM
How drunk is drunk? Drunk enough to cry about being unwanted and call an 'ex'? "Hmmm... drunk enough to feel insane but still manage to get home alone?" It was a weirdly specific level of drunk. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Mika Romanov BOT 21-Jun-21 10:01 PM
He gets up to use the bathroom n doesn't come back 😌
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 21-Jun-21 10:04 PM
"Ahh...I know that level of drunk very well," she hums before pausing. She opens the bottle and pours in a little extra gin for good measure before shaking it up once more. "We don't want you getting lost or ending up in some ditch..." She pours out the makeshift negroni in a glass (no orange peel in sight unfortunately) but with the touch of a professional, he's not missing out. "I would say drink slowly if you want to get home alone. Quickly if you're ok with sleeping here for the night or having someone drop you."
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 10:08 PM
"Thank you, Rutherford," he says, genuinely. He takes a sip and it's leaps better than what he and Rhett were creating earlier. Cassius exits the dance floor
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 12:36 AM
Morris never intended on fighting Jacob, just air them out (and maybe lock them outside and if he got lost forever that be on them), but when he comes back it seems like the dance floor has cleared and most everyone has left. He never felt comfortable attending these formals, even in his youth, so naturally he wants to leave. The only thing that was preventing that from happening was sitting across from him. “It’s connect-four, pretty straight forward really,” the picture on the box was very telling. He spills the contents out on the floor and doesn’t bother to organize them. The legs are set up and sets the cheap plastic thing between them. “Winner sets a prompt for an honest round of ‘Never Have I ever.’”
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:43 AM
Lawrence has been wrangled back onto the dance floor after snagging some drinks and food. Blessedly, everyone has gone off to do their own thing. Not-blessedly, the guy who wrangled him is one Morris Gisnberg. He squints at the Connect 4 game like he's never seen it in his life (he hasn't). Another one of Morris's silly kid's games, like "how much can i piss my boss off today while still keeping my job." The boy in the green shirt on the box cover mocks him. Fine Then. "Okay, I'll bite," Lawrence will make Morris's life a living hell. He clacks together a small pile of chips. (Nadeko will decide,,, what color,,) @Luuvy 📋 Morris (edited)
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:43 AM
jaq#4838 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 12:43 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:43 AM
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jaq#4838 won the game of Connect4 against Luuvy#6707.
Player to move: jaq#4838 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫🔵🔵⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫🔵🔴⚫⚫ ⚫⚫🔵🔴🔵🔴⚫ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔵🔵🔴 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 12:45 AM
"..." "Son of a bitch."
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:46 AM
Lawrence grins. "You're right. Pretty straightforward." Damn. Morris is so bad at this. "Ahem.... Never have I ever.... been an employee at Lawrence Quigley Consulting Company." Drink Morris, drink until you Drop. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 12:48 AM
His brow twitches. "Aren't you the boss." "I'm your ride tonight," he reminds for the third time, and takes the daintiest little sip of a wine cooler.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:51 AM
"Yeah, so not an employee," technically. Lawrence shoves the drinks he collected over to Morris's side, because it looks like he'll be needing them more. "Well just don't lose then." He shakes out the connect 4 board(??? is it a board. Idk..) into the pile of chips between them. (edited)
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:52 AM
jaq#4838 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 12:52 AM
"Where did you get those."
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 12:52 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:52 AM
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:52 AM
"I just walk around and they get handed to me. I'm the boss."
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:53 AM
jaq#4838 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 12:53 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:53 AM
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jaq#4838 won the game of Connect4 against Luuvy#6707.
Player to move: jaq#4838 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ 🔵🔴🔴🔴🔴🔵🔵 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:53 AM
".... So."
Lawrence Is Holding Back Laughter
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 12:54 AM
Loud blinking. "I don't know what I was doing there." He turns a little red. "Stop!"
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:54 AM
"Never have I ever lost so badly at connect 4." DRINK MORRIS DRINK
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 12:55 AM
"You never played!" ... ˢᶦᵖ
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:57 AM
"Exactly," Lawrence wheezes... his sides hurt a little. "I know you can drink more than that." Morris has barely made a dent in his drink.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 12:58 AM
"You get one Never Have I ever per round." He sets the board up.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 12:58 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:58 AM
jaq#4838 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 12:58 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 12:58 AM
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jaq#4838 won the game of Connect4 against Luuvy#6707.
Player to move: jaq#4838 ⚫⚫🔴🔵🔵⚫⚫ ⚫🔴🔵🔴🔴⚫⚫ ⚫🔴🔵🔵🔴⚫⚫ ⚫🔵🔵🔴🔴🔴⚫ ⚫🔵🔴🔴🔵🔵⚫ 🔴🔵🔵🔴🔵🔴⚫ 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:01 AM
"..." "Just fire me."
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:01 AM
"You put up more of a fight this time," Lawrence sounds sort of impressed (a little bit).
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:02 AM
"Not one round."
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:04 AM
"Best to 5?" Lawrence would almost pity him, if his name wasn't Morris Ginsberg. He's running out of questions very quickly. "Never have I ever drank my boss's coffee." Lawrence clears the board. (edited)
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:06 AM
Itty bitty sips. "Worse things have happened to you and you choose to let yourself be bothered by that."
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 01:06 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 01:06 AM
Luuvy#6707 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:06 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 01:06 AM
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jaq#4838 won the game of Connect4 against Luuvy#6707.
Player to move: jaq#4838 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫🔴⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫🔴🔵⚫🔴🔵⚫ 🔴🔵🔴🔴🔵🔴⚫ 🔵🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔵 🔵🔴🔴🔴🔵🔵🔴 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:09 AM
( WAHHH )
TAKES A SIP.
"WHATEVER."
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:10 AM
Lawrence is doubled over in laughter.
"I," (wheeze), "Haven't even asked anything yet."
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:11 AM
"Despite what our games of connect-4 have displayed, I can recognize patterns."
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:14 AM
"Don't worry, at least you connected four..." WHEEZE, "Losses laughham" (He laughs at his own joke. Cue Laughtrack.) "That sip doesn't count. Never have I ever driven a motorcycle." Die Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:16 AM
Morris wrings the beer bottle as though it were Lawrence's twinky little neck. "I'm going to drive the both of us into a wall." s i p He clears the board.
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 01:17 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 01:17 AM
Luuvy#6707 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:17 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 01:17 AM
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Luuvy#6707 won the game of Connect4 against jaq#4838.
Player to move: Luuvy#6707 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫🔵🔴⚫⚫⚫⚫ 🔴🔴🔵🔴🔵⚫⚫ 🔴🔴🔵🔵🔴🔵⚫ 🔵🔵🔴🔵🔴🔴⚫ 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:20 AM
Lawrence can't be mad. "Good job Detective, looks like you get to keep your job after all."
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:22 AM
It doesn't really hit him at first and he looks at Lawrence to reaffirm his victory. "HA," one loud goading bark of triumph. "NeverhaveIeversleptinmycar," he says impulsively quick, forgetting his initial strategy in favor of sweet payback.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:24 AM
Lawrence takes a generous, prolonged sip of his drink. It tastes mostly like Fruit Juice. "Do you even have a car?" He sets up the board for another round.
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 01:25 AM
jaq#4838 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 01:25 AM
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Luuvy#6707 won the game of Connect4 against jaq#4838.
Player to move: Luuvy#6707 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ 🔵⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ 🔴⚫⚫⚫🔵⚫⚫ 🔴🔴🔵⚫🔴⚫⚫ 🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴⚫⚫ 🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵⚫⚫ 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:26 AM
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:27 AM
Lawrence looks surprised. "Oh," he bursts out laughing. "You got me this time." (edited)
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:30 AM
"Die. And no I don't have a car, they're inconvenient to travel around in." "Never have I ever let a plant die."
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:32 AM
He takes a sip, grinning. "The office doesn't get enough sunlight. Technically not my fault."
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 01:35 AM
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:35 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 01:35 AM
Luuvy#6707 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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Luuvy#6707 won the game of Connect4 against jaq#4838.
Player to move: Luuvy#6707 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ 🔵⚫⚫🔵⚫🔵⚫ 🔴🔴⚫🔴🔵🔵⚫ 🔴🔵⚫🔵🔴🔴⚫ 🔵🔴🔵🔴🔴🔴🔵 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:40 AM
He is liking this turn of events. Who knew a children's board game could be so riveting. "Never have I ever regretted working with LQCC," and it was hard to make that claim within the first month but--
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:49 AM
Lawrence looks at the board thoughtfully. Morris might actually have a chance of winning best to 5 after all (that'd be pretty embarrassing). "Judging things a bit too early, are we?" He snorts, "I'll give you something to regret by the time we're done here." Lawrence doesn't regret leaving his previous for the agency either, so he doesn't take a sip. Even if he ended up hiring a certain person who keeps trying his patience. "Another round."
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 01:49 AM
jaq#4838 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 01:50 AM
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Luuvy#6707 won the game of Connect4 against jaq#4838.
Player to move: Luuvy#6707 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫🔵⚫🔴⚫⚫⚫ ⚫🔴🔵🔵🔵⚫⚫ ⚫🔴🔵🔵🔴⚫⚫ 🔵🔴🔴🔴🔵🔴⚫ 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 01:54 AM
He was flattered that Lawrence would go through the effort, but he doesn't reply to what he said earlier about delivering regrets. He only smiles in return. Back to trying his patience, as he takes a page in saying more by what he doesn't say. "Never have I ever been in a foursome."
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 01:55 AM
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Lawrence expects more snark, but it doesn't come. Just this Weird Ass Question. "What happened to 'workplace appropriate', Ginsberg?" He looks at his drink like he's thinking about it (which he is), but doesn't end up taking a sip. "Implying you've been in a threesome." ... "Not so good at connecting four in real life, huh?" ...... Lawrence does not laugh at his own joke. He sets up the connect 4 board again for their Final Match, (edited)
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 02:01 AM
Morris laughs for him.
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Luuvy 📋 Morris 22-Jun-21 02:01 AM
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Nadeko BOT 22-Jun-21 02:01 AM
Luuvy#6707 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 02:01 AM
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jaq#4838 won the game of Connect4 against Luuvy#6707.
Player to move: jaq#4838 ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ ⚫⚫🔴⚫⚫⚫⚫ 🔵⚫🔵🔵🔵⚫🔴 🔴⚫🔴🔴🔵🔴🔵 🔵⚫🔵🔴🔴🔵🔴 🔵🔵🔴🔴🔵🔴🔴 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣6️⃣7️⃣
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 02:14 AM
"Heh. Nice try." Lawrence: 5, Morris: 4. A little too close for his comfort, but a win is a win. "Last one. Never have I ever...." Hmm... he takes a long time to think of one. "Never have I been fired from a job." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 02:15 AM
"My hand slipped!" Damn this guy, he was probably keeping count of the wins and losses. Morris scoffs, "Neither have I," but he takes a sip anyways. He was getting worked up over connect-4.
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jaq 🍭 lawrenjamin 22-Jun-21 02:19 AM
"There's a first for everything." Lawrence also takes a sip, clinking their plastic cups together. "Since you lost, you're cleaning these chips up." [ LAWRENCE EXITS, A LITTLE BUZZED ]
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 22-Jun-21 02:20 AM
"What's that supposed to mean." "Wait, Lawrence!"
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 10:52 AM
After the game of Never have I ever, Zeke was full of alcohol and ready to mingle! He gets up tossing his glass to the side ready to bust a move on the dance floor. However, just as he was about to show off his moves, the energetic club music simmers off before coming back with a slow rhythmic melody. Aw shit, a slow dance. Well... Zeke was no coward. He'd get some dancing in even if it was in a pair. Time to put those pair dancing lessons his mom forced him to take for his Bar mitzvah to good use. Zeke scans the area looking for someone to ask. Open rp! Just tag me if you want your oc to be the victim zeke
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 11:06 AM
Not much tipsier than before, the jazz songstress has entered the dancefloor to get some movement into her evening - she really wanted to dance, because it felt like ages since the last time she danced..... that was last weekend. Looking around in a curious and very approachable manner, Étoile had eventually caught sight of the cat Ezekiel - moving around much more wildly than she'd first met him this evening. Without saying anything just yet, the investigator moved towards him, although it seemed like she wasn't in much of a rush - similar to the music that was currently playing.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 11:06 AM
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 11:19 AM
He spots her! Etolie, with the long carnation pink hair and striking red dress. Perfect! He strides over with confident steps, smelling a bit like the alchohol he just drowned. "So we meet again~" He circles her a little, much like bird targeting its meal. "Cant stay away from me huh?" He teases before putting a hand out with a flourish. "Care for a dance, milady?"
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 11:19 AM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 11:36 AM
Perhaps it was the years she'd spent inside bars, or kindness on her part, but it seemed like Étoile didn't mind, let alone notice the smell. On the contrary... it felt homey, but people wouldn't be able to tell by simply looking at her as she induldged Zeke's drunken shenanigans. Instead she found it adorable, and chuckled oh so sweetly, as if not a single drop of alcohol had ever touched her tongue. "It seems like it! I'm glad I've met you again tonight," she chuckled some more, "it seems you've enjoyed yourself so far!" Étoile gently put her hand in his, and giggled at the tease. "I could never stay away from a cute kitty~ ☺☀️ " and let him lead the dance - although she had a feeling of how the dance might go. As the song kept playing, the songstress lightly started to hum with the song - it was a very lovely piece of music, after all.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 11:36 AM
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 11:48 AM
He chuckles, "Its been a pretty good time, all things considered. He gentle takes her hand and leads her to the dance floor. The song was nice, a little sappy but it got the job done. With his other and he lies it on her waist as he swayed to the music. 1 2 3, 1 2 3- "Though, now is even better now at you're here." He flirts with a wink. He hears her hum the song, he tilts his head to look at her. "...y'know you've got such a nice voice. "...You sing at the jazz club down town don't ya?" He decides to ask.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 11:48 AM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 12:00 PM
Étoile appreciated the flirt, and giggled in response. "You're quite smooth, aren't you? ☺️ " she nodded her head to the side as she answered, her hoops dangling strikingly in harmony with her light and wavy bang pieces. "Thank you for the compliment! I am actually the main songstress of that jazz bar, yes. I've been doing it for quite a while now, so it'd be shocking if my voice wasn't nice," a genuine laugh escaped her lips, although it was also because she was enjoying herself quite a lot with this dance. It was nice so far! "Have you visited us before? I usually recognize most of our guests, but I'm not quite sure about you... or did you take a good guess?" she raised a brow with her smile still light and bright. It was a tease, although rather harmless. Throughout the dance, her partner might notice that she's actually quite skilled in it, despite the alcohol she's consumed. It felt like she was doing it so naturally and automatically - something her dance partner could rely on for guidance if they wanted (or needed) to.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 12:00 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 12:22 PM
He bounces his eyebrows up his forehead upon hearing the compliment. "I've been there quite a bit. You might not recognize me, I usually swing by after work in full lawyer mode. Thought it was you." He grins. Man, she was really good at this. In all honesty she could lead the dance if she wanted to. Zeke wanted to impress her, was it the alchohol? Was it the machismo? Was it because she was pretty? A mix of all three, he thought he should do something big! He takes her hand hand and lifts it above her head, turning it to give her an elegant twirl. Though, he seemed to have put a little too much oomph in that spin. Sending Etolie off like a beyblade. Oops...
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 12:22 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 12:33 PM
With the dance and its pace, Étoile's dress was flowing gently like a flower, but seemingly bulletproof around difficult areas... you will never see her outfits betray her. Ever. "Ah! So that might be it ☺️ ✨ I'm usually pretty good at recognizing guests, even after only one or two visits, hehe~"she got a little shy, her rosy cheeks getting redder. "But kitty kitty.... why did you never tell me! 🥺 We've been at the same office for quite some time now!" sh
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 12:34 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 12:44 PM
she seemed a little sad... although it was certainly more in a playful way than it was genuine. "At least I'm aware now! Next time you visit, I hope you'll approach me! I'd love to chat some more with you, after all 🥺 ... and the drinks will be on the house, by the way 😊 " her eyes were glistening in the light, batting her eyelashes. Ah, the puppy eyes. Étoile was surprised when Zeke decided to bring a little more variety into the dance... but this man certainly had a little too much gusto in this attempt of a twirl--- it was a supertwirl. However, it'd be a shame if Étoile, who'd danced for so long, although for fun, to let it stop her performance from shining. Instead, she took advantage of the hurricane she was turned into, twirling a little more to fade it it - and her dress was violently flowing and flowing, like a flower blooming into its' most beautiful shape. It was, however, moving a little too starkly, and thus a few viewers may have been blessed with a little more thigh and cleavage than before. As she faded out of the twirl, Étoile held up one side of her dress and bowed down in a gentlemanly manner, as if she was a knight asking a princess for a dance. "Would you like to keep going, kitty?" her voice was smooth, and the sweetness did not sabotage the elegance and maturity it displayed. Who knew that a princess could be a knight?
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 12:44 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke now everyone can perceive my post kthx
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 01:16 PM
The second after he done it he knew he out too much force into the spin. He was ready to give excuses mixed with apologies, though he bites his tongue. She adapted to it surprisingly well, as if she knew what was going to happen and rolled with it. It was elegant and zeke had to admit, he was impressed. At the very least, despite the fail she seemed like she was having a good time. So with that, he couldn't help but follow suit. "What? You wanna lead this time?" He takes her hand and goes into position yet again. "When I see you perform all be sure to see ya after personally, bouquet of roses in hand." yeehaw
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 01:17 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 01:25 PM
"Why not!" her voice was incredibly enthusiastic, as if nothing had happened. Gently but confidently, Étoile started to lead the dance, putting her hand on Zeke's waist instead. It might look a little awkward due to the height different between the two of them, but that made it even more enjoyable for Étoile herself. She did not, however, mention the kitty's mishap. Not even once - even though a word of encouragement or reassurance would surely help anyone feel relieved after a harmless but wild mistake like this. "Please do! A bouquet for a few signature drinks of our bar... a lovely exchange," she giggled, only to then have a 💡 moment. "Oh, maybe we should put a rose inspired drink on the menu," she mumbled to herself. The bartender in her never left Étoile. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 01:31 PM
He meant it as a joke but she took it so literally it threw him off. Oh well, he'd play along. Who was he to refuse such a beautiful woman. He places a hand on her shoulder, almost amused by how much smaller she. Was than him. He snickers, "Not a bad idea. Hows about a rosé sangria. But instead of the mint leaves on top ya put rose petals."
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 01:31 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 01:37 PM
Étoile woke up again from her ongoing train of thought about a new drink, and immediately said "oh, great idea! I will suggest that to the master bartender, I'm sure they'll like to try and give out a new drink once in a while~" she chuckled. "Would you want to be the first to try it? I can try to prepare it the next time I come in the office! I've had some experience, after all 😊 " do not perceive the reality that Étoile seems like she'd genuinely get alcohol into the office, let alone drink it. But it might really be real. Who knows, (hopefully not the law. lawrence.) Although their height difference may have posed difficult, it didn't seem like that was actually the case-- at least for etoile. It felt like it wasn't the first time she was in the lead position with a taller person... although that's not difficult, given her height in general. Now she attempted to make Ezekiel twirl, and did so more skillfully than he did before. It just seemed like the height difference truly made it a little rocky, but overall, it was a good attempt, given the circumstances! @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 01:48 PM
"I would be honored to be the first to try your drink Ellie." Drinking on the job? Didn't sound out of the ordinary to him. Not that he made it a mission to show up hammered to work. But well, lawyers worked on different rules. It was common at his old company to day drink into oblivion, hell they even had a bar at the firm. Etolie twirls him and Zeke makes a conscious effort to bend his knees to meet her half way. He turns back around with a flourish. "You're quite skilled at this. Don't tell me you also moonlight as a dancer in your off time." kek
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 01:48 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 01:58 PM
"Then that's a promise!" and I can guarantee you, Étoile will remember his words and will create this drink. Even if it was just for her cute kitty, now. And if he refused..... well, she'll just pull out the puppy eyes again. And if that doesn't work, then she'll just have to drink it herself 🤷‍♀️ "Haha!" finally, a hearty laugh, "I don't~ I just picked it up from all the years I have on my back in the nightlife industry ☺☀️ " which was a fair thing to say from a 29 year old lady, although one may think that she's calling herself old right now. "But I'm still young, so there's lots more to learn... who knows where my life will go!" "Speaking of which, ezzie, you're dancing pretty well too! How did you come to learn it?" @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 02:06 PM
He listens to her, swaying his body to the music. "Makes sense, you're bound to pick up a thing or two, eh?" He gives a snort before shaking his head. "It's not as glamorous really. When I was younger my ma signed me up for ballroom classes for my bar mitzvah bash. She treated that party like it was a debutante ball for all the most eligible jewish youth." He rolled his eyes a little at his mothers meddlesome behavior, trying to set him up with every girl who practiced judaism in a 10 mile radius. "But hey, wasn't so bad. Means I get the chance to show off my moves with ya." He grins.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 02:06 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 02:20 PM
"Indeed!" her head nodded in agreement. "Eh, so the classes came in handy eventually, hm?" Étoile tilted her head with a grin that showed a hint of cheekiness, but definitely not meant to look down on the experience. Instead, she'd realized Zeke's reaction when telling the story of how he learned to dance... she saw that he might not have been too fond of it. But either way, she will continue to dance it away with him like they've already been doing. "It will always be a nice thing to know! To dance, I mean... but you're quite a charmer, I see," a sweet moment of laughter escaped her lips. "How many people have you danced with, today? You seemed to be warming up quite a bit~ thowonk "
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 02:20 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 02:31 PM
"Heh, well you know I try~" He says, eating up the attention like a cat to salmon. He shakes his head giving a smirk. "Nope~ You're the first one tonight. Don't ya feel special?" "But don't worry, I'll get more dancin' in tonight. There's enough of me to go around. I'd hate to neglect all the lucky ladies." He says in jest, though theres a crumb of truth in there somewhere.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 02:31 PM
@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 02:42 PM
"Oh, I'm the lucky first? It seems like I've won the lottery~" she jokes, only to then add a little on top: "Ah, but you're also my first dance... so aren't you feeling blessed?" étoile laughed out loud, her voice reminiscent of a songbird, "at least that's what a lot of people have told me in the past," her laughter faded back into her calm and sweet smile. "I hope you will enjoy all of your dances! Just don't twirl them too much~ I've seen a few ladies wear really high heels today, and dancing in those isn't always easy!"
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 02:42 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 02:51 PM
"I'm blessed just to be in your presence Miss Ellie~" A replied smoothly, listening to the music patter off. He gives a hearty laugh before rolling his eyes. "Yeah yeah yeeeeeah I can see how that might pose a lil' problem. Can't go around snappin' people's ankles now can I?" The music fades away leaving the two of them in a brief moment of silence before the next song is played. He takes a step back, with a hand still in hers before giving a wink. "Thanks for givin' me a dance, I'll treasure it."
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 02:51 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 03:02 PM
"So honest! I'm glad we feel the same way," she giggled, even more so when witnessing his reaction to avoiding further dance.... accidents. "yes, that's not a good idea! I'm not sure if your insurance could handle it~" she joked a little more. She gave him a little bow, the free hand on her chest. Ètoile appreciated this experience a lot. "It was really fun to dance with you, kitty~ We should do that more often! There's a few places near our jazzbar that are fit for a little dancing ☺️ " and with that, she gently pulled away her hand.... perhaps to get another drink.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 03:02 PM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 03:30 PM
Doris once again finds herself at the dance floor, though she stays by the back, leaning against the wall. She wasn’t sure what else she was going to do with the rest of the night but she was content to listen and watch the others enjoy themselves. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 03:38 PM
He'd just finished his lovely dance with Etolie before deciding to get yet another drink. Liquid courage as they say. When he finishes and comes back he sees a girl standing by herself by the wall. His eyebrows raised, watching her curiously for a moment before deciding to walk over. No plan, no strategy, just pure unadulterated impulse. "Heeeey~" He drags out , trying to get her attention. "Enjoyin' the view from all the way over here?" He asks, gesturing to the people on the dance floor.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 03:38 PM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 04:30 PM
Doris turns toward the familiar voice that calls out to her. Oh! It’s Zeke! “Yes,” she chuckles, “It nice seeing everyone enjoy themselves.” She tilts her head as she looks up at Zeke. He looked quite nice dressed up, she likes splash of colour with the socks. “You… you were on the floor earlier, right? You have some nice moves,” she smiles politely.
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dee 🌼 doris 22-Jun-21 04:30 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 04:41 PM
He grins, the laugh lines at the ends of his cheeks on full display. "Heh, yeah well I'm a lil' rusty. But I still got it." "...Well are you enjoyin' yourself?"
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 04:41 PM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 04:52 PM
“I think you did pretty fine job if you called that rusty,” she laughs, eyes bright. “I am,” she nods firmly. “And yourself?” Then it occurs to her that maybe…. Maybe he’s here to ask her to dance. Oh. Her face grows a little warm at the thought.
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dee 🌼 doris 22-Jun-21 04:52 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 05:00 PM
Doris's hunch was in fact, correct. Zeke puts out his hand wiggling his eyebrows before going- "I am. But I'd enjoy it even more if ya gave me this dance." He waits a beat. "Come ooooon. You look too pretty to be standin' by yourself in the corner." (edited)
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 05:00 PM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 05:31 PM
Oh gosh. Her face grows even warmer. She’s not the best at dancing, her feet were clumsy, especially in these heels. She wants to say no, embarrassed and nervous. But she still was keeping Cameron’s words close to her heart. The buzz from her earlier drinks had mostly faded by now but… she as willing to try and dance with someone she didn’t know very well. “Y-you have a way with words,” Doris says with a short laugh, “but… okay. I guess you’re too handsome to dance alone.” “L-Let’s see if you’re really as rusty as you say you are.” She holds out her hand for Zeke to take.
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dee 🌼 doris 22-Jun-21 05:31 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 05:57 PM
"Now that's the spirit!" He beams before he grabs her hand and guides her over to the dance floor. He places a hand on her waist before starting the foot work. "Guess I gotta really be on my A-game to prove it to ya, huh?" He jokes. He takes it easy, going at a certain pace for Doris to keep up. "Man... I love this song." He says, planning to keep up conversation while they danced. He cleared his throat. "You're just too good to be truuuue" He sings along, it's dramatic and exaggerated but honestly his voice didn't sound too bad. "Can't take my eyes off of youuuuu" It's as if he's trying to serenade her with his singing. Though really, it seems like he's just trying to get a laugh out of her than anything else. (edited)
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 05:58 PM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 07:23 PM
She follows along with Zeke’s lead, careful of each step, not wanting to accidentally step on his toes. “I like this song too,” she replies. It reminds her of her dad, of when he sang the song to her mom back during Karaoke at one of her relatives place. She laughs softly as Zeke begins singing along to the lyrics, nervous smile growing into a genuine one. She sings along with him, face still warm and though not as as dramatic, her voice is smooth, hitting the notes perfectly, “You’d be like Heaven to touch… I want to hold you so much” Then she laughs again, smiling brightly. “How did you learn to dance and sing, like this?” She asks in an almost sing-songy way.
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dee 🌼 doris 22-Jun-21 07:23 PM
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 22-Jun-21 09:28 PM
He grins when she begins singing along with him. He moves along to the rhythm of the song "Me? Eh... I like doin' karaoke. I'm no Frank Sinatra but I can hold a liiiitle bit of a tune. I find it fun. As far as dancin' I took ballroom classes as a kid." He does a side step talking Doris along with him. "What about you? I didn't know you could sing either? Do we have another songstress among us?"
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 22-Jun-21 09:28 PM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 10:50 PM
"Ballroom dancing? Can you show me an move?" She finds herself asking. "I'm not the best singer, aha... I've had many rounds of karaoke growing up." And a handful of singing recitals but people don't need to know about that. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 12:11 AM
"Well that we can relate on, eh?" He snickers, a glimmer in his eye. "Yeah I can show ya a thing or too." He listens intently to the music, paying attention to the way the beat started picking up. He leans in closer. "It's about to really pick up are ya ready?" The beat drops and Zeke sings along with it, "I love you BABY!" His foot work goes faster, he does already for a bit, however he finds himself stepping on Doris's foot. The foot work throws him off so much that he stumbles, maybe liquid courage wasn't all that it was cracked to be. "Aw shit, may bad-" Dammit he was suppose to be impressing her!
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 12:11 AM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 23-Jun-21 01:08 AM
Ouch! "I-it's okay," she probably was bound to step on his feet too. But then she laughs, "I can see what you mean by rusty now," she teases, she doesn't mind the mishap.
She sways, continuing to sing along, "Trust in me when I say/ Oh, pretty baby/ Don't bring me down, I pray and with those last words she laughs, "As long as I don't fall, your dancing is alright with me, Zeke."
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dee 🌼 doris 23-Jun-21 01:10 AM
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 08:04 AM
Zeke nods his head let's out a little chuckle himself. "Need some oil for these joints. That's how rusty I am." He hums, putting a little more sway into his steps. "With a voice like that I feel like I oughta be payin ya to listen." "...Ya really do look lovely tonight" gives her a little baby girl before going back to his steps. "You should wear your hair down more. " Gives her a wink.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 08:04 AM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 23-Jun-21 11:35 AM
Zeke's compliments were making her blush, and somehow she wasn't tripping over her feet after hearing them. When Zeke winks it makes her giggle, "Thank you. I'll keep that in mind." She nods her head and steps along with the beat, the song soon coming to an end. "It... it was nice dancing with you, Zeke." She smiles. "Thanks for pulling me for a dance."
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dee 🌼 doris 23-Jun-21 11:35 AM
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 11:48 AM
The song comes to an end and so does their dance. He lets go of her hand taking a step back seemingly satisfied. "Anytime." He says, giving her a a little gentlemanly bow.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 11:48 AM
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dee 🌼 doris 23-Jun-21 12:26 PM
doris exits! time for zeke/cam dance???
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 12:47 PM
That an....[insert adjective here] turn of events this night of partying has been. Cameron after drinking more liberally than she usually did with Saif (and good boy sober Tyler), had managed to wander off from the two with no real clear destination in sight. Not that she minded, she left her legs carry her in the direction it wanted to until she appears back on the dance floor. The room was empty save for a littering of empty bottles of alcohol, most dispersing to other locations after Never Have I Ever ended. In its starkness, the music rang out almost pitifully to a crowd that doesn't exist, Cameron walking deeper inside to increase the population to 1, joining the phantom crowd by dancing with herself. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 01:00 PM
Upon the events of Truth or Dare Zeke managed to sober up just a bit. Through not enough to entirely kill the buzz. Mika went off to kill Morris and Zeke found himself with free time on his hands. He thought what better way to kill time than to do it on the dance floor. When he got there however, he noticed that someone else had the same idea. Just one person. He tilted his head to get a better look only to realize it was in fact, Cameron, dancing by herself on the floor. She seemed preoccupied swaying to the melody, lost in her own little world. He watched for a bit before decided to pester her. He slowly walks behind her watching his steps carefully as to not alert her. Zeke stand behind her before leaning his body so that his his lips hovered over her ear. "Boo" "He whispered.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 01:00 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 01:20 PM
Blame it on her intoxication, or getting swept away in the music, or her comfort with this individual's presence - but Cameron was oblivious to the room's population increasing to two. Or at least, was that her intention? To be off-guard? To lure whoever's presence had lingered behind her by the door towards her as a sneak attack? Only one could reign triumphant in this battle, and it would be her if she plays her cards close to her chest. Not once did she turn around. Not even when the taller figure craned over her petite frame, or when she could feel the body heat concentrate against her back, or when his lips part beside her ear to whisper a playful boo. She could only grin, grazing her body against his as she turns to look directly at Zeke like a predator who ensared its prey. The waiting game was one she knows the best. "You have to do better than that to startle me, Kitzinger." (edited)
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 01:53 PM
Ah. He takes a step back, raising his eyebrows at her in surprise. Once regaining himself he lets at a chuckle before shaking his head. "Pffft- Can never get one past you, huh Rutherford? You've seen just about everythin'" He didn't seem discouraged however, instead he grins back at her. "Dancin' by yourself, huh? Feel like bein' a loner tonight?" He snarks.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 01:53 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 02:23 PM
Cameron gives a coy shrug at his question, chuckling lightly to herself more than Zeke. You don't refine instincts like hers by lounging around at home. "Loner?" her smirk widens at his snarky retort, looking up at him with a playful warmth. "So shy. If you want to ask me to dance, you can beg. plirk Let me hear you say please~." "Or," she slinks backwards, leading him deeper inside the dancefloor away from the muted chatter from outside. She wanted to hold his full attention. "Let's see a little dominance if you're really a bad boy~" @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 02:53 PM
He puts a hand over his chest as if he were just insulted. "Tch, me? Shy? Please. It takes more that to throw me off." He leans in closer to her crossing his arms. "Oh you'd love to see me beggin' on my knees for you." Cameron voices it like it was a challenge. And Zeke couldn't help but participate, he follows after her with a stride. He takes the coat off his shoulders and tosses it off to the side somewhere. When he gets close enough to her he slides a hand on the small of her back. He leans once again, hovering over her ear before chuckling, "I'll show you how bad I can be."
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 02:53 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 03:20 PM
Maybe if she were soberer, her usual iron-wrought composure would allow her to play off the whisper as merely an attempt to get in her head – a simple play to take back the power that was in her possession. But the deep chuckle bypasses the weakened defences and rumbles inside her mind, sending a shiver of anticipation down her spine. It was an instantaneous action, but one where she was no longer in the advantage, Cameron letting out a soft exhale to ground herself once again. She won’t let Zeke enjoy this victory for longer than needed – she won’t concede that readily. Though successful in his offence, he does leave himself open to attack, Cameron turning her face to return a husky whisper of a retort by his ear, faces mere inches away. She could feel the radiating warmth of his cheek, smell the medley of old spice and liquor, hear his soft breathing. “Go on then…show me how bad you really are, Ezekiel.” With his hand on her waist, she breaks the distance even further, snaking her arms around his neck while he leans over.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 03:56 PM
He feels closer to her as she wraps her around around the back of his neck. Zeke rests his other hand behind her back to get more comfortable as they swayed from side to said. She whispers into his ear and he feels his lips go draw, he licks his lips before shaking his head. The song started off slow, and he listens to the music, following the beat with his steps in tandem. It was nice, kind of intimate. But there wasn't much he could do in this position. After the song picked up a bit, Zeke took his right hand and lifted it up to one of the hands around his neck. He gentle took her hand into his before placing them on his chest. If she wanted him to be dominant then fine, he would be. He lets out a huff of air through his nose, like he wanted to laugh. "Careful, if I use my full power you won't be able to resist me." He gives a playful smirk.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 03:56 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 04:38 PM
Receptive to his motions, Cameron lets Zeke lead, at least for now, following each step with a smoothness and control of one who has attended more than a few dances in her lifetime. Her fingers idly traced the edge of his turtleneck where the hem kissed the skin, almost relaxing in his arms while they swayed to the melodic lulls of Nani Semoni. I put a spell on you…she wondered who would succumb to that first, if at all? As her hand is taken, Cameron looks up at the taller man with intrigue, giving little resistance to the hold or where he moves it. She could feel his heartbeat against her palm, the gentle lub-dub synchronising to the rising pace of the song – the beating of her heart seemed like it was too. She’ll take the back-end and enjoy the moment, right? In the end, she was still in control, right? Zeke’s words cause a bubble of laughter to escape her lips, brow raised in both disbelief and hopefulness. “Is that a threat or a challenge? Seeing is believing, and right now, I’m not optimistic,” she quips with a lightness that holds no malice. She wants to know what lies behind the jovial smiles, Hawaiian shirts and cheesy, often tasteless, jokes. “I double dare you.” @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 04:55 PM
"Hmm...well you never know... I'm always full of sur-prises-"Whatever quip he was about to give gets thrown to the wayside as Zeke manages to step on the coat he tossed not long ago. His footing falters as he slips on the fabric. Maybe he wasn't as sober as he originally thought he was. (4) He clings onto Cameron's waist to keep him from falling, pulling her close. When his feet manage to find the ground once again he pauses, kicking the coat across the room with his foot. "...Soooo on a scale of 1-10 what are my chances of you forgettin' that happened?" He tries to play off with a bashful grin. Despite the Casanova veneer, he was still very much a dweeb.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 04:55 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 05:14 PM
Things were going too well, of course, and the hands of fortune had to rebalance things when Zeke’s jacket decided it wanted to reunite with its owner’s foot. Being held so close, she thought she would fall too, but he manages to steady himself before she too lost her footing; however, her face does collide right into his chest from the momentum. She pulls away slightly to give her nose bridge a rub, sluggish inebriated mind processing what just happened. “I…” Her eyes watch the culprit be relegated to the other side of the room, trying to hold back a chuckle once the situation finally settled in her mind. That was until she sees that stupid but cute grin on Zeke’s embarrassed face and his question – she couldn’t hold it back after, a hearty laugh filling the room. “God- You’re so lame,” she wheezes through her laughs, dimples deepening from her raised cheeks. She doesn’t move away from him, though, waist still held. “Is that your full power?” she teases with a grin. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 05:38 PM
Yeah she wasnt gonna forget that one. He let's at a small laugh before shaking his head. Okay it was kinda funny even if it was at his own expense. And if it got Cameron to laugh then it was worth it. "Oh yeah, the ol' trip and fall. You never heard of that technique? Instant panty dropper." He remarked before going back to his original footwork.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 05:38 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 05:58 PM
“Party dropper- it’s a very classic technique – as old as time,” she humours him with a cheerful reply, Cameron’s laugh finally diminishing into light chuckles. Nani Semoni’s voice once again occupies the room in the absence of laughter. If only she had Ernest’s camcorder to record that moment: the hubris before the literal fall. Now a crooked smile is permanently etched into her face, replaying the moment a few more times in her mind while she nestles herself by Zeke’s neck both to enjoy the closeness and try to disguise the fact she was still laughing at him. She quietens eventually, hips swaying in sync with his movements, hands resting against his broader back. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 06:20 PM
Well at least she was going along with it. One of the reasons she was so easy to talk to. He continues to dance with her as the music plays. The closeness was nice, Zeke had always been somewhat of a touchy person. To someone like him this was a treat. He gets lost in the lyrics of Nani Semoni humming along to the melody. After what felt like ages, he spoke up again. "...You're not much of a dress gal, are ya?" He says it in a tone that's less accusatory and more matter-of-fact.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 06:21 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 06:46 PM
Her attention drifts from Semoni’s singing to Zeke’s hums, eyes closing so his voice harmonising with the song could swirl in her head. She was comfortable, tense shoulders finally drooping while her fingertips idly draw illegible shapes against his back. For talkative people like themselves, silences can be opportunities to overcompensate with verbal streams of consciousness, but she never feels she has to do that with him. The pauses were pleasant. “Dresses, skirts…they’re nice on other people, but for me, a good pair of trousers is always my go-to. The last time I wore a dress was….ah, for my debutante,” she laughs remembering that night. “The next day, I cut my hair and never wore a formal dress again - used to be just past my back and was a hassle to get in a bun.” @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 23-Jun-21 07:11 PM
"A debutante? How fancy. I had one of those it was called my Bar Mitvah." He jokes before giving her a little twirl. the song was nearing its end, had it really been that long? Had the song always been this short? He felt like he had just started. "Was that really the last time? Ha ha... I'd kill to see ya in a dress." Though it was more out of morbid curiosity than anything else. He tries to imagine Cameron with longer hair, in a big frilly dress. But honestly he drawing a blank. It was so... uncameron like that he couldn't even imagine without seeing it himself. "Not I'm not complain'." After the twirl he takes the hand hold hers and puts it on her back instead. Before bringing her body down into a dip. Well, he had to make up for the coat fiasco somehow. "I think you look like this."
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 23-Jun-21 07:11 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 23-Jun-21 07:59 PM
“Your ball was a lot earlier than mine…No wonder you’re so mentally old, you’ve been a man for at least a decade more than I’ve been a woman,” she jokes back, laughing lightly from the twirl, far too occupied with having fun now than the song’s ending. “Well…if you’re talking big, frou-frou ball gown, then yes. If I have to wear one because of dress codes or whatnot, I can slip into a dress no problem.” Zeke’s added comment makes her chuckle, tilting her head slightly in thought. “If you stick around, maybe you just might get a chance? Or ask Ginsberg.” Their dancing had reached that comfortable stage of predictability, two steps forward, two steps back, twist, that she lets her guard down enough to be wholly taken by surprise by Zeke dipping her with such confidence and effortlessness. It cements their size differences once again in her mind, even if she could take him in a fight. She looks up at Zeke with widened eyes, cheeks heating enough to provide a flush to her golden complexion, hold entirely in his control. But the shock fades for one of unadulterated happiness that fills her brown eyes and softens the smile that graces her face, brows slightly knitted as she takes in his face. “…That makes me happy…thanks,” she mutters genuinely, with no tactics or ploy to win any advantage, but quickly throws in a tease to lighten the mood and redirect the conversation away from her. “You don’t look half bad either; turtlenecks are pretty flattering on your frame.” @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford 23-Jun-21 08:13 PM
They probably head home together or smth as neither should drive (we can finish up in dms we want a proper ending fdhgfg)- FIN (edited)
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li 📽 ernie 22-Jun-21 12:41 PM
The dancefloor. Need it any more explanation? The floor is scuffed from previous dancers tearing it up in parties and functions years passed, but that just means it’s even more ready to endure whatever abuse your shoes send its way. It seems newly-polished though, so…. beware of slipping. To the side of the dancefloor are the jukebox and record player. Please be considerate with them, and for the love of all is good, don’t try to “remix” them at the same time.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 12:45 PM
Thanks to Jericho’s help (?) Ernest was in a fitter shape to face his coworkers until he could get picked up. There wasn’t much he could do, however, other than float around the premises like a ghost to bide his time, especially since people seemed to have gone off to do their own thing. Perhaps that was for the best. He stood by the record player, leaning against the wall. The dancefloor was more or less cleared out, but the box still played slow tunes that helped to distract him while he closed his eyes and rested. @May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 12:54 PM
A little, but not really noticeably tipsy, Étoile entered the room to enjoy the vigor she's built up from the event by dancing it out - little did she know that finally, for the first time this evening, she'd get to meet Ernest again! As soon this sweet lady caught a glimpse of him, she brightened up oh so strongly and rushed towards him, calling out to him whilst one hand held up her dress from the ground, and the other was up in the air waving towards her friend. "Nene!! I finally found you!! ✨ " her smile was so big that it might blind a few viewers. Only The Strong Survive.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 12:54 PM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 12:58 PM
His eyes fluttered open. Of all people to accost him, Étoile was probably the best option. She was always a comforting presence, and one that wouldn’t cause him anxiety even if he felt a little socially drained. He stands properly and greets Étoile with a small grin, hand hovering forward to pat her arm. “Yup, you found me,” he hummed. It seemed that Étoile’s thousand megawatt smile was nothing for Ernest’s already fried brain. “Hope you’ve been having fun tonight?” He posed as a question.
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 01:02 PM
Seeing a smile in return, although small, made Étoile feel joyous. Though she was already happy to have found him, the red flower went onto hugging Ernest tightly before his hand could even touch her arm. "I have! I've gotten really good drinks and had a few nice chats as well with some people ☺️ i even met the kitty!" she grinned happily. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 01:09 PM
Ernest flinched at the sudden pull into her arms, but once it registered for him that she was hugging him, he tentatively placed a hand on her back and let his chin rest on her shoulder. Pulling away, his grin remained. Etoile seemed a little tipsy, even for her usual peppy demeanor- he had no idea what the kitty was, but the way in which she gushed about it like he knew exactly what she meant made him feel quite endeared. “The kitty? Wow, what did you and the kitty do?” @May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 01:17 PM
"We talked for a little! And danced together! Although the kitty was quite drunk... but he seemed happy," she chuckled some more, lightly holding Ernest's arms as she talked to him, looking into his eyes. He also seemed... a little tired! To put it nicely. "Have you had fun so far? ✨ " she smiled oh so brightly again, although suppressing the urge to make ernie twirl and dance with her. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 01:22 PM
Ernest couldn’t help but let his lopsided grin take its full bloom. Etoile’s positive vibes were just infectious like that. “Wow, the kitty talks and dances,” he mutters in awe. “Well, it’s good you made him happy.” It seems like he didn’t exactly realize that the kitty was Kitzinger, but due to the fact that that guy was indirectly a major source of stress for him earlier in that night, perhaps it was better for him to just stick to the image of a little cartoon cat in his head doing the waltz with a lady twice his height. “Oh, um….” He purses his mouth. “Yeah, it’s been… good. I’m just,” he laughs, “a little tired ‘s all.” “But seeing you is pretty re-energizing babymelt@May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 01:30 PM
When was it last that Étoile got to be blessed by Ernest smiling so brightly... did she even ever see a smile like this? Ever? Regardless of the answer, Étoile was enamored with his adorable smile, and couldn't help but lift her glove adorned hand to pat and ruffle through ernie's hair. "So cute!" Although at the mention of him being tired, she could understand - that's what alcohol does to people, after all. At least when it wears off... but hearing from the man himself that she was a source of energy, made her flush with surprise - that was a rare compliment! In return she gifted him a grateful and... shy smile. "Ah, thank you-- for your compliment! I'm glad I could do something good to you ☺️ " étoile chuckles once more. "Well, if you're coming back alive now, how about we go for a small dance? At least the music would allow for a slower dance~" she hummed. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 01:42 PM
Ernest scrunches his face as Etoile tousled his just-fixed hair, but he supposed it was better than getting pinched on the cheek or something. He really didn’t get what was so cute other than maybe the novelty of seeing him in a little vest. And all was fine and dandy until Etoile asked him for a dance— he wasn’t… opposed to the very idea of dancing like some of the people in his classes were during junctions in highschool and college; he just. Never did it. He didn’t have experience. People didn’t really go to events thinking ‘oh boy, I can’t wait to waltz with Yang Sauer!’ “Um……. I’m sorry Etoile, I… don’t really know how to dance… like at all,” he laughs sheepishly. “It probably wouldn’t be fun for you.” @May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 01:51 PM
Ah, the scrunching made Étoile really happy... how could a person be so cute!!! How!! she wondered.. "Everyone can dance! Because as long as you have fun, it's dancing" was her response - and it sounded like she was genuinely believing that. It felt like that was her lifemotto. "and if you're not confident enough, I can lead! I've been told that I was a good leader in dances as well, and quite often so, so there has to be some truth to is, I think? 😊 " Étoile slid her hands back down to carefully hold ernest's hands, as if to talk to him heart-to-heart. "Won't you try it this once? 🥺 I'd enjoy my evening even more if you blessed me with a dance, nene~ 🥺 " puppy eyes,,, activated. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 01:58 PM
Ernest didn’t have the heart to argue with Etoile- not now, probably not even unless it was something more dire- perhaps if he was sober he would’ve wormed his way out of it with a pout or grimace; but right now the floor was empty save for them, and the music played at a slow and gentle pace. So…. if nobody else was watching, judging, it’d be ok. Right? He looks around tentatively, and by the time Etoile had slide his hands into hers, he acquiesces with a sigh. “…Al….right. Maybe just this once. But you’ll have to lead, ‘cause I really don’t know a thing. I trust you not to make me feel like a clown,” he chuckles. @May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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li 📽 ernie 22-Jun-21 01:58 PM
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 02:15 PM
She laughed heartily, "even if I left you alone, you wouldn't look like a clown! Have more confidence, nene~ Enjoy your youth ☺️ ✨ " She then let go of one hand, the other still holding his, and goes into a light bow to start the dance.... and so did the music change. Ah, this song. One that she has performed many many times before, and one of the bars' favorite performances... because it felt real whenever she sang it - she emoted so naturally and emotionally whenever she did. And admittedly... it was one of the only songs that would make her eyes shine and sparkle from the wetness... but never did she shed a tear. Maybe one day.... maybe then, this song will finally make her cry. Maybe then, sales will skyrocket and newspaper will riot. Maybe then. She'd halted for a split second, as if something had been triggered, but she recovered quickly and perfectly so. In her bow, she asked "well then, shall we?" and started to gently pull Ernest into smooth and heartfelt movements. There was no rush to be quick, no forced details, and the music wasn't to slow either - it was a natural dance... one you could just let loose to, although in a different way... since many describe 'letting loose' as an action that was big, crazy and loud. But who said that it always had to be that way?
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 02:15 PM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 02:24 PM
Enjoy your youth. Ernest smiled wryly, brows raised. He mimicked Etoile’s movements shyly, bowing with his head still up so as to track what she would do next. Etoile pulls him in seamlessly, and they go on gliding side by side without so much as a hitch. If one thing proved to be difficult about dancing, it was the fact that he had nowhere to look except his partner. Not at his feet, not away- he wasn’t as averse to eye contact as he usually was in this state, but dancing together just seemed different than holding a conversation; it felt like having a secret moment. “I did a lot of stupid stuff today,” Ernest eventually mutters. This song was pretty, but it also was somewhat sad. He followed Etoile’s steps with only the rare clumsy lag, so he felt confident enough to talk at the same time to take his mind off the lyrics. “But I also haven’t done this… much stuff. In general. Ever. So it was… kind of fun.” @May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 02:35 PM
Étoile realized Ernest's gestures and expressions. She noticed, she registered, she realized... and yet, not a word of comfort. Instead she just wanted to hug this poor boy, so clumsy and yet so adorable--- perhaps the clumsiness added to the adorableness instead... She realized how much more her partner was looking into her eyes as usual - a memory that she will certainly remember fondly in the future... in moments like these, she was glad that she doesn't overdo it on the alcohol. However, when Ernest would mention that, despite the 'stupid stuff', he was enjoying himself--- it made Étoile shine so brightly, like a big sister who was happy to see her young brother flourish. She'd love to pat his head to show pride in him, but instead, she took her hand that held his waist, and quickly gave Ernest a pat on the back. "You've done well, Nene. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself," Étoile gave him a calm, mature smile, her eyes sparkling. Elegance, sweetness, honesty. If only she could say a little more... but perhaps this was for the best.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 02:35 PM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 02:46 PM
He was glad that his talking seemed to have brightened her expression a bit. He wasn’t omnipotent, and didn’t know the personal connection this song had to Etoile, but the lyrics hit a little too close for him, and he wanted to make sure he didn’t cramp her style because of this melancholic melody. “Thanks, Etoile.” He reveled in the affirming pat. He hadn’t expected much else from Etoile other than elegance, sweetness, honesty. He was starting to learn that people had their different temperaments, and that he ought to expect different things from different people. People weren’t made to be what he wanted them to be. He’s careful not to overstep on Etoile’s guidance for the sake of the flow of their dance, but it seems that he’s grown confident enough in the patterns to be able to keep up with Etoile. @May | Étoile Eden Voyce
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 02:58 PM
"This is nothing to thank for," she gently put her hand back to his waist, so he'd avoid getting confused with the steps, "Please tell me more of times you've enjoyed! It's a really pleasant thing to see... how genuine you are. You deserve happy things, Ernest." Étoile usually only called people by their nicknames, but now she'd used his full name... It didn't just sound genuine. It was genuine. Something within her heart frozen in time, had finally moved. As both continued to calmly enjoy the experience, Étoile had the urge to compliment her dance partner. "You're doing really good, nene! There's no need to be afraid of dancing to lovely, slow and heartfelt songs like these! Or am I wrong?" she asked as a rhetorical questions... because if the answer was different, Étoile might wonder why.
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May | Étoile Eden Voyce 22-Jun-21 02:58 PM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 03:37 PM
Ernest lips purse into a tiny frown. He deserved nice things. It was a simple statement- hell, it was kinda a no-brainer, wasn’t it? But it didn’t feel like it all the time. He wondered if he’s ever heard that one before. He has to blink back some wateriness in his eyes as well. Too bad you can’t look away while dancing, and too bad his bangs didn’t protect him this time. The song swells, and then repeats, and he thinks about the lyrics again just when Etoile asks the topical question. “Well, I guess it becomes a bit harder when the songs hit a little too close to home. But I’m not afraid anymore since you taught me how to keep up. Thanks, Etoile.” He pulls away gently as the song peters out, sliding his hands into his pockets. “You stay safe, if you need a ride my brother’s gonna pick me up when the dinner ends.” @May | Étoile Eden Voyce THANK U FOR THE DAAANCE
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 03:52 PM
Ah. If only she was a little more... observant, Étoile would realize the effort Ernest put into hold back any tears. However... she usually notices. She just doesn't say anything. Instead she gives him a big, cheeky smile, and slapped Ernest's back a little harder than usual, saying "Don't worry! You're dancing just fine 💕 I've had tons of fun with you, Nene~ I'm glad I was able to be of help ☺️ Oh and I will definitely need a ride later! I'll be by the entrance once the event ends~" she waved, ready to leave. However, for a second... she hesitated. Étoile acted to lighten the mood, but something felt off. Something... was making her say this, even though she'd never be the type to. "Be yourself and live your life... at your own pace." Her smile weakened for a second, only to lightly lift... but something was different. It felt... sad. Quickly realizing this weird feeling that she's experiencing, Étoile snaps out of it and starts to wave again as she quickly flees the scene. There was no chance to catch her...
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 04:03 PM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 05:30 PM
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 06:20 PM
While he stayed mostly sober for the somewhat successful night of socializing (depending on what you define as successful…), Luciel decided to be brave and at least have one drink for the night… That proved to be a mistake on his part, by the way… he should have known better considering he’s discovered long before this that his alcohol tolerance is weak. One cocktail and he’s already feeling tired out… even if the pink lemonade mixed with vodka was divine. On the bright side, it clouded his thoughts somewhat. Besides feeling like a toddler awake past his bedtime, it was nice not to have a million things going on in his mind as he wandered onto the dance floor area.
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 06:20 PM
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 06:56 PM
The dancefloor- not as grand as the ballrooms she would have preferred for herself, but Minimalism had it's own charm. A memory flashes across her eyes. The feeling of air rushing past her nape as she twirled in the arms of someone who smelled like lavender. It's then that it clicks- ah, I had been avoiding this room. But she's here now, and she loved dancing. It's time to enjoy a good thing again. She looks around at the party guests, her eyes landing on a gleam of petal-colored hair. The same she's seen hanging around the break room door, like a vampire that's waiting to be invited in. "Hello Luciel, are you waiting for a dance?" @Li💤 ♟ Luciel (edited)
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 07:03 PM
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 08:52 PM
Upon hearing his name being called, Luciel turned his head toward the voice who greeted him. Long dress swaying in tune with her hair, there weren’t many thoughts going on in his head at the moment, but he did think that she looked lovely. Slowly filing through his memories, he did indeed recognize her. Cerise, an eloquent women who often reaches out to him during his social struggles. She’d asked for a dance after greeting him—was this where people danced…? “I haven’t danced with anyone yet…” he blurbed a reply, quicker than usual thanks to the effects of the alcohol. “Ah… but I’ve also… never danced…”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 08:52 PM
@mei | cerise PARDON MY ALARMS FAILED ME
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 09:14 PM
Her lips curled ever so slightly more. "Then I'll have the pleasure of being your first." Half a statement, half a question. She holds out her hands in a leading position- one hand raised, and one hovering near his waist, looking to his eyes for a flash of a green light. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 09:18 PM
A faint shade of red tinted the tip of his ears after Cerise positioned herself to lead him. Nothing but brief thoughts about how kind she was to offer him a dance… because surely there were others more suited to someone who seemed so experienced… Gently taking her hand, he shyly nodded before quietly responding, “I’ll do my best… I think… I’m a fast learner…” or that’s what others have told him at least.
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 09:18 PM
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 09:34 PM
She stole glances at the red rising in his ears. It was alluring, like wine staining white sheets. "Your best is all I need." With that, she breaks her own position to smoothly place Luciel's hand on her shoulder. Clasping the other, she encloses the position with her hand to his waist. "Let's waltz. Ready? ... Un.. Deux.... Trois..." She counts down slowly, her voice quieting to an above whisper. (edited)
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mei | cerise 22-Jun-21 09:34 PM
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 10:00 PM
Obediently moving as Cerise instructed, he held her gingerly once she began to teach him the steps. Perhaps it was the alcohol… perhaps it was his agitation with not being use to such close contact with another person… but he fumbled at first, only saved by Cerise’s graceful expertise. Whispering a quick, but embarrassed apology—Luciel tried again. Miraculously, he didn’t seem to be bragging when he said he was a fast learner. He hit those steps with perfect precision—!
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 10:00 PM
@mei | cerise
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho OH IF YOU WANNA THROW JERI IN SOON?
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 10:08 PM
"Not a bad start for a beginner," she encouraged, leaning close to his ear. As she felt Luciel swaying a little bit too far in a direction, she corrected with a little force of her own the other way. "... There you go, how wonderful!" The next steps were perfectly in time. "You're a natural-" a string of words whispered between many pairs. Could they complete this dance gracefully? Her smile widened and she glances at Luciel with a look of encouragement. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 10:15 PM
At long last, Jericho finally finds his way to the dancefloor. Illuminated by the lights in a heavenly glow is ✨ Cerise ✨. Her arms are entwined in an intimate dance with...Luciel. This. Pink. Ass. Motherfucker. tails Jericho glares jealously at him from the sidelines. He is consumed with impotent incel rage. @mei | cerise @Li💤 ♟ Luciel (Just imagine him standing there until you guys are done!!! no rush hope)
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 10:42 PM
Ears turning crimson at Cerise's compliment, he glances away as his cheeks threaten to flush. It wasn't the beautiful lady he was engaged with on the dancefloor that garnered this reaction, but more so the genuine praise she gave him. He wasn't very use to them so... it felt nice to hear is all. Unfortunately he lacked the words to properly respond to her, so instead he tried his best to live up to her encouragement through his newly acquired skills. Indeed, he continued to glide with her across the dance floor, glancing at the other pairs and attempting to mimic—such as giving Cerise a spin. The dance continued on for a while, but exponentially he felt the effects of the alcohol from earlier cloud his vision again. That and... the serene smell of vanilla and lavender coming from his partner... it comforted him. Whilst his memories of the past are cloudy, the smell itself awakened something that seemed to further lull him to sleep... and so slowly he followed...
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 10:42 PM
@mei | cerise @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho He's about to pass out here if you wanna do anything, pardon </3
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 10:58 PM
Her eyes chase his as they dart away. She laughs softly, letting his gaze fall away from hers. Enough torment, wouldn't want to overwhelm her new student. Though her dance partner rose two inches above her, she couldn't help but feel like she was holding a bunny. Nimble, skittish, and soft- despite the bones of his hands pressing on hers. Oh? But what was this? A flash of strong teeth. A daring bite. She let herself be spun, returning to him with a sparkle in her eye. Proud. And so they danced on. She felt Luciel's grip waning. "Luciel darling, would you like to retire now?" @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 11:13 PM
Barely able to processed Cerise's words, he understood enough that he had to confirm with a nod. "Sorry..." he whispered with his eyes cascaded in guilt. Perhaps next time, no matter what the norm is, he should stay clear of the alcohol. Will Cerise be helping him to a chair perhaps?
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 11:13 PM
@mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 11:22 PM
Prompted by a nod, she slows them gently to a halt, making sure to brace him from the inertia. Taking the rested on her shoulder, she pulled Luciel's arm across, her posture straight despite functioning as a crutch. She walks them out of the dance floor and slides Luciel onto a chair. She pulls at skews in his clothing, and tucks his hands onto his lap before straightening up. "Hm?" Was that someone seething nearby? Was that... ah. "Jericho dear!" she warmly greets the man standing nearby, her eyes catching on the subtly glint coming off his attire under the dancefloor lights. She closes the distance between them with a few strides. "I was wondering when I'd get to see you! You look dashing!" @Li💤 ♟ Luciel ((NIGHT NIGHT!!) @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho and @reina | castell @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik ((whenever you want to jump in!!))
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 11:35 PM
All of Jericho's jealous scathing anger disappates when ✨Cerise✨ waltzes over to him like a dream wrapped in silk. His lightheadedness is a reminder that he needs to keep on breathing and also maybe stop staring at her. Blink. Blink. Okay good. "You look beautiful," He blurts out, red-faced and sweaty. Fuck. Not good. There definitely has to be a better way to describe her appearance. He is an Ivy League graduate for god's sake. He should know how to wax poetical about the ethereal visage of a woman. Think of synonyms and metaphors quick!!! WAHHH @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 11:46 PM
"Thank you~" she accepted the compliment naturally, but quickly departed from it as well. "But let's talk about you- I had a bite of the lobster, it was delicious! Of course, there was no surprise there." Her eyes scan his visage. Just below the flash of green under his eyes, there's a tinge of a deeper color. Light scattered off the dew on his cheekbones and forehead. Her brow furrows ever so slightly and she removes a glove, holding her bare hand an inch from his forehead. "Are you alright? You seem a bit... warm. .... Too much to drink?" She laughs delicately at the thought. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 12:04 AM
Jericho nods his head dumbly along to whatever ✨Cerise✨ is saying. "Yes, I um. I cooked it. It's good to know the lobsters were to your satisfaction," He says. And then curses in his head. He should be mentioning how he did it! All on his own (mostly)! For the ✨Cerise✨ brownie points!!! His tongue feels too heavy in his mouth however, and nothing eloquent comes out. "Ah--" He makes a quietly embarrassing noise when she touches his forehead with her hand. Skin to skin contact. The Touch Of A Woman. He jolts back a step and averts his gaze, his face arguably redder than before. "Yes, it seems I may have drunk a bit more than I typically do," He says, more than ready to use alcohol as a scapegoat for his cringeworthy behavior. "But I'm not drunk." A quick clarification, because he does not want ✨Cerise✨ to view him as a sloppy drunk that gets wasted at company functions. He clears his throat and musters the will to look at her again. "More importantly, I uh, came over to...wish you a good evening, and say hello. And...so..." Jericho trails off because that is literally all he had planned and Stands There. @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 23-Jun-21 12:28 AM
Her hand snaps back slightly when Jericho lets out a sound. "Oh I'm sorry, you know I don't bite." She tries to ease him. With one languid motion, she slips the glove back onto her hand, the white of her arm now painted in black silk once again. "Well its a party, you're allowed some foolishness, ha hah." The more time she spent around Jericho, the more she began to liken him to a pill bug, ready to ball up and raise defenses at any poke. The devil on her shoulder whispered in her ear to flip him over, watch him fall on those defenses- squirm on the floor. But she fought the urge- Jericho was a well-meaning lad, and that would just be mean. "Thank you for thinking of me! I'm sorry I don't have much I can do to compensate you for your services thus far. But let me take a look." She looks at her hands, pretending to see something imperceptible. "Ah here, I found something." She holds up one hand. "Would you like a kiss?" She holds up the other. "Or a dance?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Castell Lemercier BOT 23-Jun-21 12:30 AM
Kylik wasted not a moment longer than Castell would have liked. He showed up like clockwork, a trained dog with manners instilled into him, drilled. She's come to collect on her payment. Her sultry gaze melts subtly under the weight of her partner's gentle touch on what little of her skin was always hidden from outside eyes. A nostalgic touch and rehearsal- his position parallel to her, a comfortable view. "Lead the way." she hummed, words that fell from her lips that haven't been spoken into fruition in years. The couple made their way to the dance floor, hand in hand, entering their stage from the left. Upon entering she noticed a familiar shadow on the floor. Cerise. She holds her tongue, she'll let the other woman notice and greet her first, especially considering the fact that she seems to have company. What was that one's name again... Vidali? @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @mei | cerise @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik 23-Jun-21 01:00 AM
Ah, so the dance floor was already occupied... and by one of his least favorite people at that. Kylik made, an expression upon seeing Jericho standing there with....Cerise. Of course. Simp. (As if he wasn't literallly in the same situation with Castell...) He turns his eyes away from the other two in the room, instead focusing on his partner once more. Even if just seeing Jericho made his fists twitch, it wasn't exactly the time to start brawling. Again. In fact, it was time - for dancing. 💃 @reina | castell @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @mei | cerise hewwo,,
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 01:06 AM
Jericho's brain stops working for a solid minute at Cerise's offer. ".....................a dance would be lovely," he finally chokes out as he nervously takes her offered hand. He takes the lead, as is proper for a man dancing with such an elegant and intelligent lady. Although, as he starts making his way to the dance floor he sees....Kylik (plus some Girl). tails God damn blue-haired bastard, ruining his perfect dance with ✨Cerise✨ with his wretched presence. He is going to pretend the man Doesn't Exist. @mei | cerise @reina | castell @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Cerise Solanales BOT 23-Jun-21 01:18 AM
His silence trickled down like honey- slow, golden, and sweet. It was a treat for sure. It fueled her smile and good humor. "Of course." Her body was practiced and her muscles definitely retained their memory- with the slightest start of Jericho's hand moving to her waist she flows right into a following position. "Do you know how to dance? I can lead you as I have led Luciel over there, if you'd like." She waves her words in front of him like a cattail in front of a cat. And then- a flash of white in her periphery. Castell. An alluring sight for sure, she wasn't afraid to admit. There was no shame in her gaze, as she scanned over her beloved little sister's form, cloth draping strategically over the curves she chose to hide- making sure ultimately, you see everything. She'd greet her at the right time, and she'll know when the time is right. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @reina | castell
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Castell Lemercier BOT 23-Jun-21 01:47 AM
The moment the pair had entered the dance floor, the room suddenly became a small tank containing beta fish. There was an inkling of annoyance that tickled the back of her throat, a knot, like an unwanted mess that just wanted to be hacked out and onto the other woman. A tangled string of french unpleasantries she had saved for her sister had the gaudied up raven made it's way towards her and croaked. The sudden flick she felt from her beau's fist traveled up their arms, after being pre-occupied with her trivial one-sided rivalry, Castell patted Kylik's arm. She was unaware of the likewise rivalry the two men in the room shared. There was static in the air, though the occupants of the room seemed accustomed to breathing such stagnant air. "Unfortunately it seems as though we're to share an audience, love." she whisks in front of her partner. "Shall I lead..?" her hand slides down Kylik's arm, now intertwining their fingers together and extending their arms out laterally, her other hand assuming the lead, occupying the space just above Where Kylik's belt would presumably be. "Or mayhaps..?" she removes the former hand from it's position, leading her follower's rogue hand underneath the silk cloth behind her and onto her dimples of Venus. "You'd like to take a chance?" (edited)
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Kylik Ariti BOT 23-Jun-21 02:06 AM
He's done this before - had his hands placed where they don't deserve to be - and yet it still leaves him breathless. It's taking everything in Kylik right now not to tremble. He clears his throat, trying very hard not to think about the way Castell's skin feels under his hands. Does she - can she tell? The years, the roughness - does it bother her? How he's changed? He can't tell. It would be easy - to let her lead, as she always does. A safer bet, of course, when Kylik's not exactly the peak of elegance, and his memory of the steps is hazy at best - but still, when Castell asks, that slight smile on her lips - he can't help but want to prove to her that...he can. That they can take a chance - on each other. He settles his hands against the small of Castell's back, steadies himself. "......I'll do my best....not to disappoint." It's a soft murmur. Just for her. @reina | castell
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koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho 23-Jun-21 08:07 PM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:02 AM
An expansive banquet table garnered in linens stands before you. Upon the table are sets of dinnerware placed above paper placemats. A little paper nametag adorns each plate to indicate which seat was reserved for who. Some additional empty seats are available for those who would inevitably show up without earlier notice.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:00 PM
THE FOOD IS FUCKING HERE [IC] Everyone indoors can smell it. Immediate. The lobster and sides are done and are carried out onto the banquet table - plates upon plates of lobster and crawfish served in a variety of seasonings - cajun, butter, lemon, blue (blue), you name it. Sides of potatoes and greens and condiments galore. The drinks are flowing and the meat is tier. This feast is yours tonight, detectives. An announcement goes through the speakers inside/outside the building: "Dinner has been served."
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 05:01 PM
Patsy arrives late, eternally busy, but dressed conservatively in a turtleneck under his gray suit. It seems he's just in time for dinner. He quickly grabs himself a boca bola from the bar and sits to eat. Though he decides to wait for a few more people to be seated before actually partaking in the feast.
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 05:05 PM
Finally, the one thing he came here for — The food. He’s been mostly hiding and moving around to avoid most people but the moment that food has been placed on the table he does slip in and go look down at the paper nametags to see where his own seat is. Though as he does walk down the line he does notice Patsy, pausing for a moment before giving a polite nod and tip of the hat and pulling out the chair in front of his own little name tag. “Evenin’.” Nothing wrong in being polite for once.
@Gabbo 📻 Patsy [nearly forgot to tag im so sorry HYXGS]
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 05:20 PM
He looks up from his empty boca bola glass to see none other than Morgan Baskerville! "Evening, Deputy..." Patsy offers the man a friendly smile. "Enjoying the night...?" @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 05:23 PM
Takes a seat with a light huff. “Well ya know, i’s fine, Ah suppose. Not much of a party man.” Obviously. He tajes off his hat, dusting it off as he reveals the braids on the side of his head leading to the back and around a smaller hair bun. “‘n’ Ya, Kaminsky?” Morgan cocks an eyebrow at him as he fixes his cuffs and fiddle with the rings to keep his hands busy. @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Gabbo 📻 Patsy 20-Jun-21 05:33 PM
He lets out a short, light chuckle, underlain with exhaustion. "Patsy works fine... We're off the clock, and I'm no Ginsberg even if we were at work..." He's never been the type for overt formalities, unlike the aforementioned detective. "I'm not too big on parties, either... The Natural History Museum would throw huge ones, twice the size of this, for donors every holiday season. All the curators had to go, even assistants like me... Too much pomp for my taste..." He punctuates this by leaning over and cracking a claw off a crab in the middle of the table. "The food isn't half bad, though." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 05:42 PM
Normally Morgan hates just using ones first name, hence why he uses everyones last name or says Miss Étoile, but he did promise her to be nice today. So he’ll budge. “Patsy it is.” Nods to himself and gets comfy in his seat. “Ah take that ya used to work there.” He didn’t know much about Patsy, apart from his whole two-kids-no-wife-tired-man ordeal, but then again that seemed to be the knowledge most carried about him. “Sounds exhaustin’, can’t imagine it.” Morgan picks up his glass and takes a small sip, just listening to Patsy talk. “Fancy dinners like these can get a little too uppity for my taste, but like ya say, foods good, ‘n’ Ah did mostly come ‘ere for it and clean up.” And driving home poor drunk folk.... But don’t tell anyone shh @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 05:49 PM
The man nods at Morgan demurely as he begins to pile potatoes and vegetables and fancy crustaceans onto his plate. "It was better hours and pay than this, I gotta admit. The type of job that makes working an occasional weekend worth it."
"Not to mention the free museum tickets..." Strangely, Patsy seems a little bitter about work with the Consulting Company. Maybe it's the overnight cases; maybe it's the two men who tried to kiss him on the cheek. He reaches over to a decanter of something in the middle of the table and pours himself a glass to replace his empty boca bola. Patsy takes a tentative sip, and realizes it's brandy. Well, guess he better drink it... @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 05:57 PM
There were very few things that would stop her from getting food once she was on its path, finally entering the banquet area after fighting off a strange assailant who tried to push her into a closet. She'll have to thank Zeke for allowing her to use his body for practice as one limber kick was enough to take the kidnapper down before she heaved their body out of sight. She pats her tum as she enters, smiling at the spread of food before noticing the two men who also were in here. "Baskerville, Kaminsky, good evening~" she hums giving their backs a pat. "Y'all better be careful out there, there are madmen on the loose trying to throw people in closets." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 06:04 PM
Most jobs pay better than this,” Morgan grumbles into his glass, he is happy he did so much saving before getting here, but he can definietly feel that his wallet is a little lighter after coming to Meteorcity. “Sounds like ya miss the place.” He hums curiously as he tilts his head at Patsy, taking a moment to sort of study what he is doing, despite it of course being completely normal behaviour. Aaaand then he hears Cameron. He almost braces for impact as if he is ready for her to just let lose on the teasing like they were maddened dogs on a leash, but sighs internally in relief when she just says hi. “Rutherford.” He gives an acknowledging look, pausing as he finally looks at her before respectfully looking away and picking up his drink. “... Pardon now?” He looks back up at her with a cocked brow. “Well if ya bumped into them, Ah am sure they are taken care of, no?” He isn’t sure if he feels bad for Cameron or the assailant anymore honestly. @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 06:12 PM
"Just Patsy, please," he asserts, attempting to break a crab leg in half with one of those cracker things. He's struggling with it. bugxs "I miss the benefits, and the people... Well, except my boss, I guess..." Months of daily emails asking when he'd come back to work during his indefinite leave of absence. The constant bothering definitely took its toll on the already grieving widower. But now Patsy was here, in a job where (most) people didn't know his troubled history. "Closets...? Oh, god, is that for the seven minutes thing...? I think I signed up for that..." Patsy, having not been to many teen parties, was wholly unfamiliar with teen party games. He'll have to avoid the walls of the venue, now... @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 06:16 PM
"Aw shucks, you flatter me Baskerville, but if we're the only ones in here I think everyone else must've been kidnapped. Why else would someone turn down this meal?" And then it dawned on her the seven minutes session. She vaguely remembered signing things but didn't really look at what it was about. "Ah, shit...welp there's one less person orchestrating that game. She watches Patsy with the crab leg and raises her brow. "Need some help with that, Patsy? Baskerville could put his grip strength to use." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 06:26 PM
“Ah heard bosses can be a bit of a hit or miss, ‘specially ‘round these bigger cities, little more focused on gettin’ that money. Ah can only hope for ya sake that Quigley is a better one than the last.” Takes another little sip. “Ah woulda figured ya wouldn’t be too concerned if up ‘n’ half of our folks be missin’ in action, more food for us, ain’t it?” Is he... Trying to joke? “... Ah jest.” Okay he was, jesus. When they both realize it is the seven minutes thing, Morgan lifts his glass to his lips again half in an attempt to hide the little wrinkle on his nose but also to take a sip. “Well, seems there ain’t no need to get too worried bout our co-workers sudden disappearance, eh?” When Cameron brings to his attention the struggling from Patsy, Morgan does put down his glass. “Grip strength, well Ah ain’t no stron’ man but if ya don’t mind help, Patsy, Ah can take a crack at it.” Holds out his hand. @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 06:34 PM
"I think Dr. Quigley is pretty swell..." Patsy flushes a bit pink thinking of Lawrence, whether it's memories of lollipops or his quickly diminishing glass of brandy is uncertain. He looks between Cameron, Morgan, and the crab leg. "Maybe... I haven't had crab in a while, sorry..." He bashfully hands over the crab leg to Morgan, along with the cracking instrument. @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 06:40 PM
She notices the subtle change in Patsy's demeanor when talking about the boss, raising a brow but she says nothing about it. Instead, she decides to humour Morgan by laughing at his well-intentioned attempt of a joke, giving him a playful nudge. "More food for us indeed, I just want a reasonable explanation so we don't have to write up a report on their disappearances. I'm not being paid overtime for that." She chuckles before looking over at Pasty as she shook her head slightly. "No need to apologise, I can never crack these things open myself," or eat from them shell on. That was always someone else's job to crack and she enjoys the meat. "You are the strongman compared to us, Baskerville." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 06:51 PM
Don’t worry Cameron you’re not the only one noticing that. He kind of gives Cam a silent side look as well like do you know what thats about? He takes the crab leg and tools, giving a low hum as he focuses a bit so he won’t make an absolute mess of Patsy’s poor but expensive food. Juuust apply some pressure to the join, carefully pull it away, snap it again... Morgan appears to have no issue with cracking this bad bitch, thank you sexy sexy 3 str.... “Would be a lotta reports, imagine the paper work we’d be sittin’ back with if it was just us three ‘n’ Quigley. Hell, really.” Hands back the tools and the snapped leg for Patsy. “There ya go, just open it up ‘n’ be careful grabbin’ the meat, should be all whole if ya pull it right.” Morgan can’t help but give a bit of a... Chuff of laughter at Camerons comment. “S’pose Ah am. ” pensivecowboy @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 07:03 PM
"Oh god, please do not mention overtime on these premises..." Patsy lets out another small laugh. "If I hear any more talk of cases, or missions or paperwork, I might just blow a gasket...!" He watches intently as Morgan methodically cracks open the shell. Who knew those strong arms could work with such finesse... Patsy could barely open a bag of chips without spilling them all over himself. He ducks his head in gratitude when Morgan hands the leg back to him. "Thanks..." Patsy digs the meat out with his fork... before scooting his chair back and standing. "Actually, I think I'm gonna grab another cola before I eat, this brandy's heating me up... I- I'll be right back." He moseys off towards the bar, with the intent of returning in a minute or two... But as the clock ticks on, Patsy does not come back. babyblank @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford (patsy will return, after closet time, cause i feel bad that hyu's waiting for me ;0;)
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 07:10 PM
Her expression remains consistent though the micro shrug and look she gives Morgan says I have no idea and I'm not sure I want to know. She's content making the two laugh, nodding in agreement at the disdain of paperwork. "No matter how hard we run away from that, paperwork always comes back with a vengeance." Morgan's effortless crab cracking gets a "wow" and a round of applause out of her. "What a man to crack crab like that," she thinks aloud though it is still rather quiet, watching the leg be given back to Patsy. "See you Patsy, there are colas in the bar fridge." With his departure, Cameron looks up at Morgan with a chuckle. "I think we need to add Patsy to the report of missing detectives." More food for them though, she piles her plate high. @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 07:19 PM
“No problem.” Morgan nods at the thanks, his gloveless hand coming up to rub under his nose. It’s nice to get a thanks every once in a while, even if its small things. When he hears Cameron though he does shoot her a look. “Y’all might be callin’ be old, Rutherford, but Ah ain’t deaf.” He tries to say it sternly but there’s the tiniest of glints in his eyes. “... But thank ya kindly. If ya have any struggles with ya own food, just let me know.” Morgan gives Patsy a polite nod as he leaves! “See ya later.” Pulling up his glass again he gives a light shake of his head at Cameron’s comment. “Shame, such a youn’ man, taken so soon. Can’t wait for us to be interrogated as the last people to have seen ‘im.” Jokes, jokes, jokes. He’s trying, at least. After the sip he does put his glass down though. “... How are ya, Rutherford?” @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 07:30 PM
She almost looks like a deer in headlights when she realised that 1) she said that out loud and 2) Morgan heard her. Even with the slight playfulness in his eyes, she looks down at her plate with a growing flustered expression. Damn it Cameron. She meekly hands her plate over still avoiding his eyes for a moment to ask him to crack her crab legs. "Thanks..." she mumbles but eventually she recomposes herself. She was entertained by Morgan's quick wit and jokes that actually landed, laughing along to them which does help with returning back to her usually confident self. "D'you think they'll try the good cop bad cop routine on us? And as long as Zeke isn't dead, we have a lawyer to our disposal." Good thing she didn't kill him. Cameron finally looks up at Morgan at his question, confused but also happy that he asked. "I'm...not bad at all, my face has healed up, we got a meal and I've enjoyed the bar. I hope you're doing well too, Baskerville," she smiles. See, she can be cordial. @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 07:40 PM
He doesn’t say much when she hands over the plat for crab legs, instead just starting to crack away at the joints and placing them near her so she can enjoy some food while he works. For a man who complains so much about her and Ezekiel’s teasing, he seems quite okay with helping her at least. “Ya welcome.” “Maybe, but if ya ask me Ah think the cops would crack before either of us do.” He emphasises the crack comment by busting open another leg, putting it down as he continues. “Tch, Ya may be fine, but Ah have a sneakin’ feelin’ Ah am goin’ to jail if Kitzinger is representin’ me.” Picks up another leg and checks it over as he listens to her. “Mhm, Ah am sure them nurses must’ve had a lotta questions when ya got into that hospital, but then again tha’s probably more normal ‘round ‘ere with anomalies everywhere huh.” Crack. “Good to know ya are fine though.” “Eh, ya know, doin’ fine. Tired, Ah suppose, but thas the given with mah jobs.” @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 07:54 PM
She watches him crack those joints as if it was the most entertaining thing on TV, appreciating that she still had access to eating which she wastes no time doing. Perfectly cooked and tender, the crab tasted even sweeter not having to do the hard work of cracking them. She snorts at the comedic timing of the crack, giving Morgan a quiet clap and nod. "That is certainly true. Nothing will slip past us...we'll start interrogating them for interrogating us." Her chuckle grows as the corner of her mouth curls into a smirk, "Oh c'mon Deputy Sheriff, I'm sure you can fandangle your way to getting Kitzinger arrested instead. You man not have jurisdiction to arrest but you have a title and with that respect in the police department." Ah, the hospital...that day as a whole...she sighs but there is a warm smile on her face. "Yeah," she mumbles over a piece of crab meat, "I could barely talk. Luckily, I had someone there to help me out and check up on me through the night which was...really nice. They didn't have to do that for me but they did regardless." She nods in understanding, tiredness, that was inevitable for people like them. "We can never stop doing things, huh?" @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Deputy Baskerville BOT 20-Jun-21 08:05 PM
“Tha’s what happens when ya corner two detectives Ah suppose, ‘specially ones who got enough bark ‘n’ bite to beat ya ass.” The comment about respect in a police department makes Morgan’s face twitch a bit, focusing on the crab for a moment. Yeah right, respect. “Dunno ‘bout that, Rutherford, but then again Ah ain’t need to lift a finger, fool will get ‘imself ‘n’ ‘is big ol’ mouth in trouble all by himself. Really Ah would be gettin a free show before we both end up behind the bars.” “Surprised ya even stitched yaself up in that hell hole, but Ah s’pose i’s better than trailin’ blood all over school property ‘n’ bleedin’ all over Kitzinger’s car.” He cracks the last crab leg (for now) and dusts off his hands. “Never, city never sleeps ‘n’ neither do we. But Ah suppose it’s better than nothin’, don’tcha agree?” @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 08:19 PM
She grins, not noticing the change in expression by Morgan when she talks about the police. Cameron therefore doesn't inquire any further, which may work out for both their sakes, only tilting he head slightly at his comment as she vividly imagined the circus that could happen. "He can be a loudmouth but he usually knows when to hold it back - emphasis on the usually which is when the planets are in the right alignment with the sun. She gives Morgan a quick thanks as she continues to eat standing right next to the platters, raising a brow at the stitching comment. It takes her some time to respond since she hated talking with her mouth full. "When the medics are miles away, you gotta make do with what you have until they can come. I've sewn up worse..." "I think I'd go insane- and don't go saying I already am- if I had nothing to do." @Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan
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Jerry (Sun) ☀🌾 Deputy Morgan 20-Jun-21 08:25 PM
After cracking of both crab legs as well as jokes, Cameron and Morgan both walk off their own seperate ways! Enjoy y’alls food! [ ROOM IS FREE! ]
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 08:58 PM
He walks into flavor town with dishelved hair ready to grab a plate of seafood. He rubs his behind...still feeling the sting. burgersad
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Kylee Nguyen BOT 20-Jun-21 09:04 PM
She is looking for the breadsticks 🥖
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Mouth full of Red Lobster cheddar biscuit, Kylee turns around from the buffet table only to come into accidental eye contact with Zeke. Whelp. Awkwarddd~ She gives a big bright smile and covers her mouth with her hand, nodding in an attempt to communicate with the other. “Mmph…m,,mmph! Mm! (So good~) …oh! Hiya Zeke! Enjoying the party so far hun~? blobmelt “ She holds out a pair of tongs. “You want some cheddar biscuits? LOOK sparkles
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Panro 🍓 Kylee 20-Jun-21 09:09 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke (ehe)
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 09:20 PM
They make eye contact and Zeke immediately snatches his hand off of his behind. You didn't see that. "Heyyyy isn't my sister in saxophone arms. I've been been havin ' a grand ol time myself!" yeehaw He looks at her tongues raising a brow. "Do I want any cheddar biscuits? Of course I do! What do ya take me for?" He holds his plate out with a lopsided grin.
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 09:20 PM
@Panro 🍓 Kylee
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Kylee Nguyen BOT 20-Jun-21 09:27 PM
Luckily for Zeke Kylee's a food distracted bimbo who actually, did not see that at all. laughcronchy "Yep it's me!! YEAAA " She grins as she snaps the tongs together, not much differently than the claws of the yummy lobsters right before them 🦞 Kylee places a couple biscuits onto Zeke's plate before going onto the main event. Lobster 🦞 "Bone apple teeth signor junes Heehee" She stares at the selection of seafood, awed by just how much of it there was. She underestimated just how wealthy some of their coworkers must be for such generous donations lookshake "Mmm..~ yaknow, some people would say it's a waste to fill up on carbs when you literally have 50 pounds of lobster in front of you, but what can I say, they're good~" She says, delicately placing a tail on her plate.
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Panro 🍓 Kylee 20-Jun-21 09:28 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 09:49 PM
He sniffs the bread relishing in all of its cheesy goodness. Now that's the stuff. "Hey, if they're both bein' offered why not live deliciously and eat both. Besides, that's what leftovers are for"
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 09:49 PM
@Panro 🍓 Kylee
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Kylee Nguyen BOT 20-Jun-21 09:54 PM
She gasps. “Your mind. It’s so huge. You are so right pika “ Her prep drops a bit as she pouts her lip. “Mmm,dmdm I don’t want to get too full though lest I get too stuffed to move… I hear the only place to lay around here is “the closet” and I don’t think my husband would be too fond of that ehe~ 😆 “ She starts to chew away at the lobster— melting like the butter on top. “Aaaaa this is so GOOOD… I’ll have to thank whoever made this later! 😭 Do you know who it is, Key? blushyblink
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Panro 🍓 Kylee 20-Jun-21 09:54 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 10:09 PM
He laughs at the mention of a closet. "Oh yeah, theres a throw pillow in there too if you really go into a food coma. "I'm sure your husband wouldn't mind if ya brought back a plate a lobster." zeke Zeke pauses to think, Key that was a new one. But he found it kinda endearing. "Y'know I'm pretty sure the lobsters were a combined effort. Hard to say." 🤔
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 20-Jun-21 10:10 PM
@Panro 🍓 Kylee
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Kylee Nguyen BOT 20-Jun-21 10:11 PM
" pika We're allowed to bring these home??" Lobster sandwiches and lobster bisque for days...
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Panro 🍓 Kylee 20-Jun-21 10:11 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 21-Jun-21 07:34 AM
"I don't see why not? Just bag it in your purse, y'know?" kek
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Robbie ⚖ Zeke 21-Jun-21 07:34 AM
@Panro 🍓 Kylee
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Kylee Nguyen BOT 21-Jun-21 05:29 PM
" Thonk " She's thinking on it. She really is. "Sadly this is Gucci and I don't want it smelling like sea brine.... sadpepe " But no worries, she will have to find a to go box somewhere. Maybe that cursed closet would have a box or two yeehaw "Oh! But look at the time, the bar is calling! See you later, save me a dance for later?~ 😄 ✨" And with that she disappeared away, mojitos were waiting 🏃‍♀️ ☁️ (( Kylee exit, TY robbie for interacshion! hope))
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 08:40 PM
Ernest manages to find a shitty little landline after turning over the main hall for a moment. It was in an odd place, situated on the alcove between the kitchen and dining hall, but it was there nonetheless. His fingers hesitate, but he eventually takes a breath and taps in the digits on the keypad. There’s a brief whirring. Hell-o? “…’T’s me. Um. I know it’s last minute, but… can you come pick me up?” Didn’t you bike? “…Yeah, but I don’t think I’ll be able to make it home. I… drank.. too much. Feel sick.” Taxi, kid. Not my problem. You should know better. ”Please.” …. “C’mon, please? Just this once?” *None* of your coworkers can carpool you. “….I don’t wanna go with any of them?” Silence hangs over the line. There was some tapping of a computer keyboard on the other end. Prolonged tapping. ..Three hours. ”No way. C’mon, please. I just need a ride to my apartment.” And I’m busy! Three hours, or bike, cab- don’t care. Call me if you change your mind before I show up for nothing. Ernest is spurned, staring at the keys on the phone, but doesn’t say anything. He… wants to, but he knows he shouldn’t since he was asking for a favor. Surprisingly, the person on the other end pipes up. …Did something happen, Ernest? “No. See you.” He pushes the phone back into its mantle with a bit more force than necessary, the plastic creating a harsh sound upon collision. Great. Stuck here for 3 more hours.
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 08:45 PM
As Jericho walks down the hallway, is attention is drawn by the harsh clatter of plastic hitting plastic. He turns to see the cause and frowns at the sight of Ernest "I'll kick your ass" Yang Sauer. "Be mindful with property that isn't yours. You don't need that much force to hang up the phone," He lectures, not reading the room at all. Again, this place is rented! By Cerise! How hard is it to be respectful of that. 🙄 Jericho frowns when he has a moment to properly look at Ernest and even he can see the man doesn't look good. "...Jesus Christ, how drunk are you?" @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 08:54 PM
…He forgot to say thank you before hanging up. Not like it’d matter. He heard self-important clopping, and lo and behold, he found himself in the presence of no one other than Jericho. Oh, great. He hears a pompous voice immediately greet him after ending a call with another. He looks over at the man, unamused. He really wasn’t in the mood. For, well. Anything. Not even conflict. Yet he’d rather die than let this guy condescend him over normal people shit that normal people did. He frowns just as well when Jericho’s face sours upon taking in his visage. For some reason, it just wanted to make him get even more disheveled- if not to piss him off. He crosses his arms and lets the question hang in the air as if it was redundant. “…Enough to do something reckless without thinking of the consequences, thank you.” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 08:59 PM
Jericho wrinkles his nose in disdain at Ernest. He is not impressed with his drunken bravado. Not when he so painfully oozes the temperament of a brooding teenager upset the world doesn't "get him". Go write in your journal and cry in a pillow, why don't you? He sighs in annoyance. "Your threats aren't impressive, Ernest. Nor are they professional." He looks around at the empty hall. No sight of the walkie-talkie clowns. "Where's your little...squad. Shouldn't someone be babysitting you right now?" @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 09:10 PM
“Don’t know how else I’m supposed to respond to being told I look like shit. “ He sighs back. He already knew. “Everyone’s busy right now so I’m being a big boy and playing by myself, happy? Why don’t you just keep walking, Jericho. Don’t you have some girl’s neck to breathe down?” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 09:16 PM
"...I didn't say you look like shit, I said you look drunk. And you can respond by admitting you are extremely drunk, instead of being childish." Jericho points out petulantly. His face scrunches up at Ernest's comment. "Excuse me--what--I'm not breathing down any woman's neck!?" He steps closer to the man, keen to make a point to this intoxicated idiot. "I don't know what stupid and salacious rumors you and your friends like spreading on your walkie-talkies, but I maintain a professional relationship with all of my coworkers. Do you understand me?" First being accused of homophobia, and now this? Is there no limits to the lies people will spread? It's disgraceful. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 09:35 PM
“I told you I’m drunk as shit already.” If he wasn’t drunk as shit he would maybe stop to consider how it wasn’t a great look to be constantly inebriated and aggressive whenever Jericho saw him. It sent a strong, bad message. Especially when he played into it when provoked. But he did want to let off some steam… He meets Jericho in the middle, so that his chest barely scathed the other’s. He didn’t have much height on Jericho, but his sleeves were rolled up- and while he would likely never be the same in build as he was when he did manual labor for a living, from the way Parker’s attire fit taut around his frame, he knew he wasn’t weak. Not in a fight. “You have no fucking self-awareness,” he wheezes incredulously, as if there was someone else to witness their debacle. “Are you here tonight because of your professional relationships with your coworkers, Jericho?” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 09:43 PM
Jericho eyes Ernest up and down when he gets even closer, but he doesn't step back. Yet another intimidation tactic he refuses to yield to. This man is all drunk bravado. And then his mouth falls open and his face turns red. That...would be a critical hit. "Oh, fuck you," He seethes, the curse word slipping out. Maybe he drank a bit more alcohol during the game then he had initially thought. "We are done here. Come on, you need someone to look after you while you're like this." Jericho grabs Ernest's arm to pull him down the hallway. "I'm sure Rutherford, Ezekiel or Lullaby are free. It's embarrassing how sloppy drunk you and your friends get," He says, the behavior Ernest and Doris displayed at the pool coming back to mind. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 09:58 PM
Getting Jericho to curse him was more satisfying than he intended for it to be. Nothing ever stuck. Ernest wasn’t the best at dialogue, as wordy as he could get. The pool altercation stood testament to that. As such, seeing Jericho seethe was…. unjustifiably gratifying. He smirks with a snort, but the smug look is immediately wiped off his face as Jericho took him into his fun-police custody. “‘’M not sloppy, I spent… ages tying my tie today…” He’s surprised that Jericho would just up and unflinchingly pull him off somewhere- but he knew that his friends were all dissolved somewhere. “You’re drunk too, I bet!” Or together, but what were the odds Jericho knew where people hung out. He wrestled with the grip, not entirely at his full force of strength, wanting to see where Jericho thought his babysitters were. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 10:08 PM
Jericho tugs Ernest down the hallway. He shoots a judgmental look back at Ernest. "...Ages? Are you still twelve? Tying a tie is basic knowledge." He can't resist the urge to insult the man, especially when he's proven to be such a pain in the ass. "I'm not, actually." Only mildly tipsy. Jericho lets out a groan of frustration when Ernest keeps wriggling around like a fussy cat. He glares at him and lets go of his arm to hold his hand for a better grip. "Stop struggling. Christ, you are So drunk." And so, he walks hand in hand with Ernest, as if following the world's most hostile buddy system, over to the completely empty dining hall. No one in sight. burgersad "...Alright. Where the hell are your friends, Ernest?" @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 10:15 PM
“You’re smarter than me for that,” Ernest actually admits. He wished he hadn’t gotten drunk. He downs beers like theyre water and then wonders why he gets hit in the head with them in due time. Every time, he’s starting to notice. He looks down at the change in grip, and a slightly bemused smile returns to his face in spite of stubbornness. He scoffs. “Don’t fuuucking know,” He responds eloquently. “Maybe we’re actually in a labyrinth anomaly and we’re stuck together now. That’d be so fucked up,” he muses. “Hope we don’t find nobody. Hope you eat shit.” He swings their hands back and forth obnoxiously, intentionally to put Jericho off. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 10:23 PM
"Oh my god. I regret asking you anything. Can you shut up?" Jericho says, pinching the bridge of his nose. This is literally the worst. He's not paid to babysit his stupid coworkers. He grimaces when the man starts swinging their hands, but that only makes him more Determined to keep on holding hands. In fact, he squeezes Ernest's hand even tighter. He is not a quitter. Fuck you. "...Follow me." With a beleaguered sigh, Jericho drags Ernest right back down the hallway towards the kitchen. @li 📽 ernie
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koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho 21-Jun-21 10:31 PM
Room free
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meow | xunyi 21-Jun-21 11:47 PM
A little worn out from the games earlier (not that they even participated that much), Xunyi finds themselves wandering around again. Or was it avoiding? The event certainly shoved people together in ways that wouldn't normally happen, leaving all sorts of messes Xunyi would rather not witness to. Xunyi brushed the thoughts aside as they near the tables. There wasn't much left, not that Xunyi was expecting there to be, but it was still a bit of a disappointment. They stand there, zoning out slightly. Should they find somewhere else to wait the event out? Should they find more food? Briefly, Xunyi wonders if it'd be considered rude if they left to grab takeout then come back to help with the clean up later. It's not like they would be missed. @ren | rhett blushie
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 11:56 PM
"Detective Hu." It seemed to be a common occurrence, for Rhett to intrude on those looking for a moment of peace and quiet. Conversation, company, people, he hungered for those more than he hungered for food. And his next victim was the silvery-haired colleague, lost in some sort of contemplation. "Having a good night?" @meow | xunyi HAVE A LOVELY SHOWER MEOW!!!
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 12:18 AM
Xunyi looked up, brain whirring to remember his name. "...Rhett." Should be right. The one who had their coffee order memorized. It had certainly raised Xunyi's interest in him, and they were lightly surprised that he decided to show up by their side tonight. "Hello." A nod in greeting, "It's been okay. Lots of things have been happening. It's a lot." They raise their now empty beer can, "You?" @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 22-Jun-21 12:32 AM
Leaning over to look at Xunyi more carefully, Rhett laughs. "I love parties. But you," taps the other's empty beer can, a metallic sound ringing softly, "don't look like someone who does." A pause before Rhett extends a hand with a flourish, as if presenting himself as an unsung hero. "But do not worry, I am here to relieve you of this conundrum! How may I be of assistance?" @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 12:42 AM
Xunyi brings a finger to their chin, amused by Rhett's dramatic air, "Hm..take my spot in the clean up crew so I can leave early and end the day with instant noodles?" Their mouth quirks up, a wry almost-smile, "Kidding. To be honest, as much as group gatherings like this annoy me, I was getting bored. Maybe your company will be assistance in itself, if you're up to it. I have time to kill." @ren | rhett
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ren | rhett 22-Jun-21 01:15 AM
WAIT I MESSED UP THE TAG AND LOST THE MESSAGE HOLD ON MEOW I'M SO SORRY
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meow | xunyi 22-Jun-21 01:16 AM
((SDKFJKD TAKE UR TIME
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 22-Jun-21 01:19 AM
Rhett laughs, though it's not as enthusiastic as before -- not much of a cleaner himself, so he's relieved that Xunyi calls it off as a joke. "Ramen? You're still hungry after this?" Gestures towards the emptying banquet table. Connect4 energy wafts over from #/dancefloor (and not because ren couldn't figure out how to make blackjack work) and oh, lo and behold they spot another set here. Rhett taps on his chin thoughtfully. "Let's gamble a bit, Detective Hu. What kind of stakes do you like?" @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 01:23 AM
"Fancy food doesn't fill the stomach as well." Xunyi explains solemnly, "It's nice but..nothing beats late night instant noodles." Xunyi's gaze drifts over to the board game. Connect4? It's been a while since they've played, but it should be fun. "Dinner? Unless you had something better in mind." @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 22-Jun-21 01:25 AM
Dinner! Surprisingly wholesome. Rhett gives the other a good once over. "Okay, if you win, I'll owe you dinner. Even drinks. At a 5-star restaurant. And if I win. . ." A decisive nod. "Go rooftopping with me." :D @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 01:25 AM
"Rooftop.." Rooftops are nice. Xunyi nods, holding a hand out to shake. "Deal." @ren | rhett
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meow | xunyi 22-Jun-21 01:26 AM
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miqiiu#6989 Created a Connect4 game. Waiting for a player to join.
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ren | rhett 22-Jun-21 01:26 AM
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 01:29 AM
Ah. Slight disappointment. "I guess no dinner for me 😔"
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 22-Jun-21 01:32 AM
The disappointment on Xunyi's countenance, while subtle, is still visible. Given his colleague's ramen comment, they must really enjoy food. "How about this, a 5-star dinner, and then we'll go rooftopping?" @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 01:38 AM
To be fair, Xunyi was slightly tipsy, which had some effect to their cravings. They snort, though their disappointment lifted at Rhett's suggestion. They didn't expect Rhett to take pity on them so quickly. "Then what was the point of the bet?" ... "Not that I'm going to decline." Free food was free food after all. "Where were you thinking of rooftopping?" @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 22-Jun-21 01:55 AM
It seems like his initial judgment of Xunyi was correct -- the individual being one who would happily engage in activities such as rooftopping. The dinner would just be an investment, and the Connect4 game was a ruse. "Gambling is fun." 🦊 😊 Fox-like smile. "As for rooftopping. . . unfortunately the roof of this venue is fenced in. . . typically I go around my apartment but we can always try something new." @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 02:10 AM
"Hm. I never thought you'd be into rooftopping, to be honest." Xunyi said. They'll have to shift their judgement of Rhett again. They've been doing that a lot - so many things to find under that smile. It seems despite being typically apathetic towards getting to know people, Rhett is piquing Xunyi's curiosity. "I know a few spots around my place, too. I have..friends..who enjoy it." They pause, "Well, rooftopping doesn't have to be a one time thing anyways." @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 22-Jun-21 02:31 AM
He adjusts his tie. Well, with slicked back hair and a slick suit, Rhett does look like the son of a Wall Street investment banker. Wait. "Don't judge a book by it's cover, Detective Hu although," bats his eyelashes a few times, "I am both an excellent cover and an excellent book." Straights up a bit. "Then, let's become regular partners then? Which nights might you be available? I'm booked on Fridays." @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 02:46 AM
Xunyi snorts. Rhett sure is fancy with his words, and Xunyi tries to follow. "With a lot of plot twists in between?" Xunyi considers Rhett's offer for a moment. Regular partners. So they'll be hanging out with Rhett regularly..they don't find themselves against the idea. They shove their hands in their pockets. "I'm booked Mondays. What about Saturdays? A cap to the week." @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 22-Jun-21 02:51 AM
An eyebrow raises in amusement. "Plot twists for you to discover." "Saturdays then! Though, my weeks start on Mondays." Rhett holds a hand out, as if conducting a business deal. @meow | xunyi ROLLS TO BED NOW TUCKS U IN IN TOO !!!
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Xunyi BOT 22-Jun-21 03:01 AM
"How exciting." Xunyi replies wryly. They shake Rhett's hand firmly. Deal. @ren | rhett GNIGHT REN TUCKS U IN
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meow | xunyi 22-Jun-21 03:01 AM
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 04:32 PM
You know, in all of this, Lullaby still hasn't gotten anything to eat. They exit the kitchen, smiling a bit to themself as they head for the food table, stacking Very Large Amounts of Room Temperature Lobster and Sides. Taking a seat, they start going to chow town. @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 05:00 PM
Eden wanders into the banquet hall, looking finally to supplement her concentrated drinking at the start of the party when she sees Lullaby, scarfing down their meal with an intensity never before seen. She grabs a plate, loads it with a generous myriad of seafood, and shuffles nearby, pointing at the seat adjacent to them. “Is this seat taken?” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 05:02 PM
They push the seat back with their foot, giving her easier access to Plopping Down Rights. A smile, they swallow (politely!!) before responding. ".... is now, if you want to join me? You late to the dinner too?" @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 05:37 PM
“You could say that,” Eden says with a smile, nodding a “thank you” before sitting down. “Is your appetite normally this voracious? Or are you just taking advantage of the venue?”
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turtle | eden 22-Jun-21 05:38 PM
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 05:53 PM
They laugh. "A little bit of both, actually... plus gotta settle the stomach with all the drinks. What about you?" They look at her. From size alone, they wouldn't assume she's a big eater but... well, they've seen Cam. @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 06:17 PM
“Er,” Eden starts, picking apart the lobster, “I used to eat pretty quickly, but years ago—kinda a seafood-themed spread like this—I was going a little too fast and choked on a scallop.” She’s deep in contemplation, staring at her plate. Then, solemnly: “Things have changed since then … oh, I don’t mean anything serious by that. I just eat much slower. And I don't eat scallops. Crazy, how feeling like you’re almost going to die changes you.” She looks up at Lullaby with a wry smile. “Got any near-death experiences yourself? Based on the Never Have I Ever, you seem like you get into a bit of trouble here and there.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 06:20 PM
They listen attentively, laughing at her pain - and then smiling sheepishly about it. Sorry. "Glad you made it through, Edes." "And mmmmmm...." A lean back in their seat. They take a sip of their beer. "... nothing serious - I mean, just the usual 'I should not have taken that last shot' or 'I shouldn't have hiked 20 miles in the heat without eating', y'know..?" Lullaby cracks open the shell of some poor animal. "If you mean the cops thing, that was just... house parties and shit." "What about you?" They point a claw at her, but wiggles it so that it's more goofy than menacing in any degree. "Any secret stories?" @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 07:20 PM
A short laugh, and then, “You don’t wanna know.” … She can’t think of anything. But even if one were to rear its ugly head, secrets are not exactly something Eden would feel inclined to share upon first [proper] encounter. It gets tiresome. The same party story to him, then to her, then to them. And for what? For a barely-there, fraying line of easy rapport and thin laughs that lasts the night and ends come the hangover? When she moved away from New York, she had hoped she would have the strength or the intelligence to stop expending energy into people she’d never see again or people who, ultimately, never matter. But since arriving at LQCC, she’s had a difficult time gauging who is to stick around and who will just be another passing face—a reminder of some spent effort, some squandered care. Eden takes a few bites in a pensive silence. In her heart of hearts, she’d like to take a chance with Lullaby. “Lullaby, do you mind humoring me?” she asks, desperate to make a few steps toward someone she wants to be—someone she came to MC to one day grow into. “Could you tell me about something—or someone—you love?” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 07:52 PM
They laugh back, take a bite of food, unaware of Eden's internal strife. This is a lovely dinner, on a lovely day, with some lovely people. Mostly. It's all Lullaby has ever known - the fringes of socialization, a game of skip-rope at the same old rhythm. They ask for no change in speed. Eden turns the rope and they trip, just for a moment. They take their time chewing and swallowing, thoughtful. In between the liquor and her easy company, something loosens. Just a bit. They take the leap. ".... I've been told my bar is low." A soft laugh. "For loving. I - hmmm..." ".... I love the morning after a storm... you know what I mean? After the air pressure breaks, and the rain is over, and the streets are slick.... and the sun isn't breaking out, but its light is... before anyone, not even the birds, are really awake, but you get that ... faint-wash of light. And then I love hearing the city wake up... the alarm clocks going off, the dogs barking, ... engines starting..... babies crying." They smile, fond, as they talk. "Like the beginning.... of a new story?" "And I love stories..." She asked a broad question, and they are not particularly good at delivering concise answers. "... I like hearing them, especially. I haven't been read to in ages, but... I like when people tell them... the way their voices change - if they change their voices or if they keep on at the same tone." A slight laugh. "And you can't tell if they're too embarrassed to try being silly, or if this is just all they know..." "... I love a lot of things, Edes. Oh - and my grandparents. Oh Christ - pretend I said them first." "What about you...?" @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 10:03 PM
Lullaby waxes lyrical like a dream—Eden is so pleased with the answer, especially as it curved and meandered out of their mouth. As her head clears, for the first time in the night, it isn’t the alcohol that anchors her here; it’s conversation. “A low bar for loving is like the FastPass for life—you’re very lucky, in that regard, at least,” she lilts, almost. She laughs, first, after a period of thinking. When Lullaby, effusive, mentions their grandparents at last, their gentle strength and patience to which Eden has borne witness in missions and in the office somehow all makes sense. Her own grandparents are a great source of tenderness. What did she love? Among many things, it was this: people’s voices when they sweeten, eyes when they soften, and all in the name of caring deeply about small and great things—experiences. “I love my family, too.” She thinks of Avery—that brat—and an unconscious smile invariably graces her face. “I love going on adventures. Anything outdoors, really. I love when you’re on a hike, and it is kicking your ass, but you finally crest the peak. And the sky and sea and valleys seem to unravel infinitely before you, reminding you that it’s always been there; you just have to look. “And, of course, you love stories,” Eden echoes fondly. “After all, aren’t stories the reason we’re all here? Being detectives, even if it’s not our forte. Snooping around, piecing narratives together. Is joining this agency the beginning of a new story for you? Are there things you might like to leave behind, Lullaby?” (edited)
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 10:27 PM
Oh. They stop eating, though they don't realise they've done so, entranced by listening to her speak. They had thought... well, from her opening - "what do you love", they had assumed she had wanted to talk about a broken heart - something romantic, a kiss gone wrong, a feeling smashed under heel. But... Lullaby smiles at Eden, pleasantly surprised. It's not that any of those topics of conversation would have been unwanted - they were always happy to listen, but... it's ... strangely refreshing. To hear someone talk of a love in a way that they can feel so viscerally. They feel the tension in the muscles she describes, that break of sky and infinity -- they want to be there too. A laugh, joyous and gentle. "Yeah... I-" And they surprise themself with the truth. "- I know exactly what you mean. With the hiking ... thing. Yeah. Yeah." Again and again, for emphasis. "I wouldn't say there's anything... I'm not running from anything. I..." They take their eyes off her face, to her hands, and then to their own. "I think I just want to run towards something... see that, summit of the hike, you know?" "... what about you, Edes...? Is there something you're getting away from? Sorry, I'm just repeating your questions..." @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 12:44 AM
Eden nods, knowingly. She would like very much to run toward something, too. Her conversation with Lullaby has nudged her closer to a truth she’d been deliberately evading. For someone who claims to be so in love with adventures out in nature, it feels disingenuous that she spends so much of her time in dimly lit bars and clubs, chasing inconsequential relationships and somewhat cheap human connection. To what end, she still can’t seem to answer. Maybe another night. But Eden knows that she feels humbled after their talk. She gives so much—of her time, of her energy—for things she doesn’t love. This is what she wants to cast away. “Oh, that’s okay. I’m surprised—in a good way—no, in an great way—that you’re willing to answer so honestly.” She pauses. There are some overtly dishonest people among their cohort, but Lullaby hardly seems the type (at least, not maliciously). “So I’d like to return the favor, as best as I can. But I think I’m still trying to figure out exactly what it is I’m looking to leave behind. One day, I’ll have an answer for you. “In the meantime, do you think you’d like to move toward something together? Maybe we have different goals, but I think our attitudes might be compatible.” Eden knows that, for her, talking this candidly with Lullaby is already one, two effortless steps closer to her goal. She hopes that someday she can understand how to support Lullaby in their pursuit, but she wants to save a topic as treasured as that for her sober, more sensible self. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby should we wrap up soon? :D save more conversation for another day 😌
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 12:49 AM
YEAH , ILL DO ONE MORE POST . I AM LITERALLY IN LOVE WITH EDEN I FEEL INSANE
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:14 AM
The formal proposition gains another laugh out of them. 'Our attitudes might be compatible' - she's good with words, they take note of that. "Absolutely." They hold out a hand for a handshake. It only feel suitable, considering the way she had phrased it. ".... this may be a little... forward, but do you have a number I could call you at? Landline is fine..." "... or I could just talk to you in the office, or something..." ".... there's some places I think you'd like to see." ".... or well," ".... some places, I'd like to show you." @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 02:08 AM
She takes their hand and gives it a firm shake. “Business partners. We’re looking out for each other’s ventures, yeah?” Eden glances briefly around for anything she could use to write her number for them, but the search turns up, unsurprisingly, empty. They’re still at the banquet table, after all. “Remind me next time we’re in the office. It’s not like there won’t be a million different opportunities to link up.” The thought of that alone puts a genuine smile on Eden’s face. On the figurative journey to the figurative summit, Eden knows Lullaby will be there—not always, but certainly just enough, chasing the peak in lockstep. But she hopes, on a weekend sometime, even before that faint-wash of light Lullaby loves so much bleeds into the sky, they could grab some coffee and a bite to eat and catch the sunrise at the top of a big, tall mountain. Like the beginning of a new story or, even better, the continuation of a deeply promising one. “But, Lullaby," she says, "I would like nothing more.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby THANK YOU!!!!!!!! i'm in love and in patient wait for a hiking date ⛰️
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 02:13 AM
"We'll work on our contract in the office." They tease as they finish eating and stand up, pushing their chair back under the table. "See you later, Edes." The chapter ends for the night, not on a cliffhanger, but on a promise. JUST WRAPS UP... TY SO MUCH FOR THE RP KISSIE KISSIE <3 dms u later... @turtle | eden
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 02:17 AM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 12:33 AM
It's a fucking fountain. Big. Human-sized, possibly. As in, could fit a human. To get here you follow a path through the garden... it is also surrounded by vegetation and shit. It's midnight, be nice to me.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 12:51 AM
Tyler finished escorting Eden to the Water Fountain (no not this one) and . 🧍‍♂️ He was left without anything to do again. Why did he even want to go to the closet in the first place...? Oh, right, he got lost. .... .........He's still lost microorganism_standing One would think Tyler would be looking for Adrian—since, y'know, they were hanging out. One would be wrong. Not because Tyler didn't care, but because he's Stupid. In Tyler's eyes, they were just walking.... Adrian was an adult; he didn't need Tyler to babysit him around the event. He could decide to leave and go where he wanted All On His Own 😌 . Tyler saw absolutely zero issue, and had Another Storm Coming. Tyler please get some more CHA challenge. Squints............................... .........Hey was that Adrian...? A sad-looking man ( ✅ ) with black hair and a white suit ( ✅ ) and a wine glass ( ✅ ) was ambling around the area, like a zombie (sorry xia im godmodding him pensivewobble ). 🧍‍♂️ Tyler wasn't his babysitter. Adrian didn't need Tyler to be constantly at his heels, like some clingy lost kitten. He probably didn't want that, either. He should go enjoy the party. Socialise. Schmooze with the suits. You know...whatever it is that Adrian did. ............ .......................... .................................. OUGH Tyler was a clingy lost kitten, though. microorganism_standing He skulked up to Adrian and put a gloved hand on his shoulder. "Yo." @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 01:09 AM
Thoughts swam through his wine-addled mind. Was he homophobic? Zeke was a lawyer. He was a law student. Did that make them… him… He shook his head to clear it of its tipsy haze. No, he wasn’t gay. The thought of Ernest in a closet, Zeke attached to his neck like a homosexual, litigious leech— Adrian shuddered. A hand on his shoulder interrupted his Intense Sulking Session. With dread pooling in the pit of his stomach, Adrian turned, to see… …Tyler. “Oh,” he said, a note of relief palpable in his voice. “Where’d you go?” He lifted the bottle in a weak gesture. “Want some? It’s expensive.” @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN (SORRY FOR THE Delay I DIDNT SEE THE PING WAHHH
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 01:22 AM
Tyler cocked his head, surprised by the question. "I got lost," he stated plainly. "The door got stuck (why does this keep happening to him). It's best not to ask." ............. "....What about you?" Fucking conversation Master. I am truly, genuinely floored how you managed to come out of this night with TWO friends. Instinctively, he held his hand up to reject the wine. "I don't d—" . Adrian thought he was like, 12. And while that was Adrian's Problem, and Adrian could either figure it out or die stupid, Tyler didn't exactly want to . Fuel it. OUGH He didn't want to stupidly peer pressure himself either. Besides, Adrian looked....drunk? Would he even remember? thonk "One glass. I still have to get home." 👴 He hadn't drank in a Long Time so he was dearly hoping one glass of...whatever that was, wasn't enough to get him fucked up. This is so stupid Ty you are so stupid why are you letting them deplete your braincells. What is happening. Is it the hairgel. The suit. 👴 Black Void Upon Death, the things these people make him do. @xia :capitalism: adrian wouldnt it be funny if there was only one glass (adrians). anyways.
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 01:40 AM
"..." Adrian learned from his mistakes. He would not ask. He Did Not Want to Know, This Time. He stole a glance at Tyler's neck, anyway. Best to be sure. "...I went to the bathroom. And you're pretty young. To drive, that is." A pause. "Well, you don't need to drink if you don't want to," he said, sensing Tyler's hesitance. "More for me." He took a sip, pensive. Was Tyler old enough to drink? He shouldn't be encouraging underage drinking. What was the legal drinking age here again? It was difficult to say. Silence settled between them like a comforting blanket, warm and weighty. Or maybe that was the wine. Speaking of the wine. Words bounced around inside Adrian's wine-lubricated skull, eager to escape. He probably shouldn't, but... "When I was uh," he started, swallowing down his doubts. "The bathroom. I heard some things. That I probably shouldn't have." He turned to stare straight into Tyler's eyes, his gaze haunted and solemn. "Did you know that Ernest and Ezekiel are homosexual." "Not that," he added, quickly, "there's any problem with. Homosexuals." Then: "Zeke is... what, thirty? Isn't Ernest ... a high-schooler?" He gripped the wine bottle tighter, his voice stern. "While the thought of them... together... is not appealing, I am... concerned by the nature of their relationship. And its legality." Adrian stared down at his vintage bottle of wine, the only one who was truly there for him in his hour of need; alcohol-fueled despair poured off of him in thick waves as he waited for Tyler's response.
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xia :capitalism: adrian 21-Jun-21 01:40 AM
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 02:11 AM
"HHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰʰ" Tyler lets out the Worlds Most Beleaguered Sigh and pinches the bridge of his nose for an Uncomfortably Long Time. He couldn't look at Adrian just yet. Was it really time for.....The Talk™️ hurtsalittle Fuck's sake...... "Sit down." A command, barked by a tired Man. He pointed to the rim of the fountain. I'm also going to assume everyone is seated for the sake of this rp progressing wither He looks Directly Into Adrian's eyes. A gaze not unlike the one he had given Adrian earlier, yet also completely foreign. The affection that was there was overshadowed by Stern Adultly Disappointment. "Adrian." He put a firm hand on Adrian's shoulder. "Do you know how to read? No—Did you even read the job posting? ....Actually, don't answer that. No matter what you say, you'll disappoint me." He sighed. HHHhhhhhhh. "It stated, clearly, on the posting, for the job that All Of Us At This Party Hold, that applicants may be no younger than 21. Twenty-one. Ernest is not a teenager. And...." OUGH God was he really going to spell it out. ............Yes. Yes don't leave anything up to Adrian's Conspiratorial Interpretations. "Neither am I. I can drive. I can drink. I pay my taxes. ......The driving age in America is 16, by the way." Grips Adrian's shoulder slightly harder. "ButI'mnotsixteen." nathan Tries to think about how old Zeke and Ernest were.... thonk He actually didn't know. Nor care, since it wasn't his business what two grown ass adults did. And it wasn't Adrian's either, but Tyler knew that wouldn't help. He would have one singular modicum of tact here (not really he's just tired of misinterpretations).
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"Ernest and Zeke are adults. What they're doing isn't illegal. I doubt its immoral, either. I have trouble believing their age gape is wide enough for that. I'm not one to talk, but if I had to guess, they're probably around my age?" Wait. Right. Adrian was Stupid™️ SIIIIIIIIIIIGH. "24, by the way. Basically 25. And if you're going to be stupid and say I'm lying, I'll show you my license. Or my fucking birth certificate. Aren't you, like, 21 anyways...? Why do you assume everyone's so much younger than you...." He shook his head. No, don't get derailed. "Some people are gay, Adrian." Was he going to tell Adrian. ......No. No now was definitely not the time for that. "It's not our business." .............................. S I G H . "But if you need someone to talk it out with, I'm here." OUGH @xia :capitalism: adrian help
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 03:37 AM
He blinked, sitting down obediently. Tyler gave him The Talk. There was a lot to unpack there. Adrian took another long sip from his wine bottle. It was beginning to get to him, drowsiness creeping its way up through his body and into the corners of his eyes. A pleasant buzz coursed through his veins. “I know you’re not sixteen,” he said, as if it was obvious. You’re, like, eighteen. Maybe. He nodded compliantly, humoring Tyler. He Obviously Was Not twenty-four, but Adrian was in no state of mind to rain on his parade today. He thought long and hard about Ernest, though. His brows furrowed with the exertion. … Well, he could see it. Ernest not being a teenager, that was. It made sense. Teenagers were not mature enough to engage in the types of Disgraceful Deeds that his coworkers seemed so keen on flagrantly indulging in. He nodded to himself. This was a burden, lifted from his shoulders. Then: he frowned. “Gay is a slur,” he slurs, through the pleasant haze of wine-warmth and Ernest-related relief. “That’s not very polite.” Ernest didn’t look homosexual, though. But maybe the signs had been there. The artsy film studies, the attractively tousled hair, the brooding yet sensitive demeanor… Much to consider. His brain ached with the revelations. “I am beginning to think,” Adrian tried, deep in thought, “that much of the office is engaged in. Activities of a homosexual nature.” “Not that there’s anything. Wrong with that,” he added, as a Supportive Ally. “But it complicates the workplace dynamic.” “Distressingly.” If he opened the break room door to Ernest and Zeke engaged in Indecent Behavior, he would simply resign from his post. Expeditiously.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 03:40 AM
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 03:59 AM
Tyler is not a mind reader; therefore to him, this looked like dodging the question. Adrian Did Not Address the ages of Ernest or Zeke (or him, but he was less pressed about that), therefore Tyler could not confirm Adrian understood. He Needed Confirmation. And judging by Adrian's comments.......it sounded like Adrian wasn't buying it. New plan. First thing's first, though: "Gay isn't a slur. I don't know who told you that, but they were lying. I won't tell you the real slur. Don't ask around either. Obviously." He had some Real Concern that Adrian wasn't going to believe him without any evidence, which was fair. Maybe he could convince Adrian if they just asked Ernest or Zeke, Real Gay People™️ yeahh (no Tyler did not factor himself into this equation bc he doesn't really do labels) Second: "You like women, right? There are women at the office. Are you all over the women? No. Why's it any different for men who like men. —It's not. That's the answer. Gay people aren't some weird anomaly. They're not attracted to every single person." OUGH "Gay people have standards and preferences and boundaries too." Jesus fucking christ he felt like he was explaining Being Gay to a toddler. Actually, you know what, Adrian Doesn't Get To Know , Ever . That Tyler Has Slept With Men. Tyler absolutely did not need one of his few office friends to start feeling weird and awkward around him because he was a moron. hurtsalittle Finally, third: "We're going to talk to Ernest and Zeke. If you don't believe me, believe them. And then, we'll go to Law's records and cross-reference them. He's a detective, so he'll have our information correct." Supposedly. Tyler didn't actually believe that, given Lawrence's ........... yeah—but he just needed Adrian to believe it. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 03:59 AM
For the record ernie and/or zeke tyler will just be interrogating you about your ages but i am Sure adrian will say some shit . sorry AXFCGVHDBJNKDVHDBJNK ))
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 04:33 AM
He stared blankly and spoke slowly, as if explaining a concept to a toddler. "Homosexual is the formal word. Therefore, is it not more polite?" He considered Tyler's normal pattern of speech. It wasn't exactly what he'd call polite, by any means. Perhaps this was a generational gap. Moving on. "I'm not homophobic," he said, with all the affront of a scandalized grandmother. "That's not what I meant. aigg" "Look, I don't care who's dating who, or whether they're homosexual. The point is that they're being sexual. At all. With... other people. People they work with. Aren't there laws against... workplace... fraternization?" Adrian tipped the bottle in his hand, feeling the wine sloshing back and forth inside, a comforting weight. "And yes, I like women." Clarification was important, after all. "It's alright," he said, with a sigh. "If you say Ernest is ... not underage, I believe you." A pause. "It's still not a pleasant image though." Actually, did that make him homophobic? "Not that I'm thinking about it. Or that I think about." A vague hand gesture. "Homosexual activity. In general." Was it just the wine, or was this conversation painfully awkward? Maybe drinking some more would help. Gulp.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 04:52 AM
OUGH SIGH . SIGHHHHHHHHHH . yeahh hurtsalittle 🧍‍♂️ microorganism_standing 👴 One thing at a time, Tyler. The eyes that met Adrian were glazed over and dead. Like he'd been through a war. Or a normal day at work. "No. English is weird. Scientific words...formal words.....whatever—they're less polite. They make people feel weirded out. Gay people like to be called gay." .....Bad phrasing. "Gay people like it when you use 'gay.' Conscientiously. Don't go around calling everybody gay. Or homosexual." Tyler internally cringed at the hypothetical mental image of high school bully Adrian pointing to an unsuspecting student and calling them 'Homosexual'(derogatory). Second. 👴 "It's not illegal. Sometimes it's against company policy, but that usually applies to boss and employee, not two coworkers." Squints. "Aren't you a law student..? ...Nevermind. Don't answer that either." Pinches the bridge of his nose. "We're not at the office. We're at a party. It's fine if they have s*x (SORRY LI HE WOULDNT SUGARCOAT THIS OUGH) here. Don't go assuming they'll do it at the office. If you find out they do it at the office too, then you can take it up with them." "Even if you don't like it, it's their personal lives, not yours. You don't get to police them. And it's not like they're asking you to join them." Tyler wouldn't lie–hearing Adrian say he found 'Homosexual activity' unpleasant to think about stung a little. A lot, actually. Tyler had his own secrets and things he'd prefer to keep personal, sure, but this was....more than that. This was actively and intentionally pretending to be something else. All because he didn't want to lose another friend. ....Jesus, these guys really were a bad influence on him. This job was a mistake... @xia :capitalism: adrian laughs evilly :)
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 05:05 AM
"...Okay." No more homosexuals, then. "So.. the gays." He was learning. "I study international law," he mumbled, waving his bottle around. "Not......whatever... this is. Relationship law." He paused. This wasn't that kind of party, was it? ... Best not to ask. Moving on. Wine sat warmly in his body, making everything sway at the edges, just a bit. It was a pleasant dizziness, all in all. "Why would they ask me to join them?" He felt as if he was missing the point, furrowing his brow. "I'm not homo—I'm not. A gay." "Though. I suppose it would be flattering?" He wasn't sure how he felt about it, actually. It would probably be okay, though. But it wouldn't happen. Because... he was heterosexual. Wait, did people think he was homosexual? He thought long and hard about Amer*can masculinity. Maybe he could start wearing uglier clothing, or talk about how much he enjoyed sports. Like wrestling. That seemed like a safe option. Very masculine. Not that one needed to be masculine to be heterosexual. Or, well. It was all very confusing, really. He tried to clarify. "It's not the gay part. Entirely. It's the Zeke part, actually." He really doesn't want to imagine Zeke dating Any of their coworkers. Or sucking bruises into their necks like a deranged mosquito. Ernest, though, well. It was... amenable. Perhaps. To his aesthetic sensibilities, of course. Not to his. Well. He took a deep sip of his wine. "I like women," he mumbled, mostly to himself. This was Mature Adult Behavior. ( @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN im sorry.)
"I do not," he added, loudly and emphatically. "Hate the gays." Adrian's eyebrows wrinkled with effort. He needed an olive branch. A display of his sincerity. "My brother. Is gay. I think. And that is..." He waved his wine bottle around violently. "Nice." Maybe he shouldn't talk about Avery, actually. His frown deepened.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 05:44 AM
The..............gays.................................. ...................He guessed it was Progress. 'The Gays' and 'A Gay' sounded vastly more well-meaning and endearing than 'The Homosexuals'. Tyler would almost MAYBE consider it a TINY bit cute (heterosexual) if he was not also feeling Immense Amounts Of Pain every time Adrian opened his mouth and dared to speak any sort of language to Tyler. Supposedly comprehensible language, but Tyler wasn't so sure any more. Not......whatever... this is. Relationship law. Confirmed. Adrian Liu Does Not Read, Or Listen To Things. It was in.....it was in their orientation Adrian................. OUGH Jesus. Fuck. Black void. Not today. Not now. hurtsalittle SIGHS. Sighs. Patience, Tyler. Adrian was well-meaning and ignorant. He was also... ...... (derogatory), but it was possible for him to learn. Tyler believed in him. He......... ............................Was he going around in circles? Was it happening all again? Was this a lost cause? He didn't want to give up. He didn't want to. He didn't want to let go. He couldn't. He couldn't.................................... In a voice gentler, mayhaps a smidge sad, even, Tyler continued his Educationing. "You're correct. You're not gay, so they won't make moves on you." Gentle, again. "Why is Zeke that bothers you?" Tyler couldn't possibly fathom, so it was best to ask. Best to make things clear between the both of them. No assumptions, no misconceptions. Just an honest dialogue. Please Adrian. Please. Listen to him. Listen to reason. Please. "I don't think you hate...'the gays.'" He gives Adrian a sympathetic smile. "I know you're trying your best, and I— I think that they" nice save Tyler "would appreciate that." An Uncomfortable Pause. "I think your brother would, too."
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 05:44 AM
@xia :capitalism: adrian sparkly vague subtext i feel like u will probably get what i am .putting down . i believe in u and ur braincell ))
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 05:56 AM
Wine. Warm. Nice. Tyler was talking to him like he was a child. He was not a child. He expressed this vocally. Tyler was the child. Relatively speaking. He thinks. "Zeke is," he started. "A lawyer. And. Um." Okay, so that didn't make any sense. Adrian redoubled his efforts, searching deep within his memory banks for Understandable Hip Slang that Tyler and his age bracket would get. "...Oily?" Not sure that's correct, but he'll run with it. Speaking was hard. He wanted to stop speaking, actually. Shrimp sounded good, but there was no more. No more shrimp at a gathering he paid for. Partially. It was almost heartbreaking. The strained note to Tyler's voice drew Adrian's attention away from shrimp and back towards Tyler's Homosexuals For Dummies 101 lecture. "Thank you," he said, honestly. Then: "I don't know, actually. If my brother would. He's... We're..." "You know." Tyler did Not know, actually, but Adrian wasn't in the proper state of mind to consider that. "It would have been nice to say these things. Before things happened." "Maybe it wouldn't have changed anything," he murmured, eyes fixed on the ground. "We've always been too stubborn. Too different." "Not just. Sexually speaking," he added. For Clarity. Nailed it. ( @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN crying x 2 )
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 AM
Tyler nods, internally, completely understanding the 'hip youth slang'. So Adrian just found Zeke gross. A bit harsh, but everyone was entitled to their preferences. He wouldn't pass this along to Zeke, of course. He's not a snitch 🥱 He listened earnestly to Adrian's drunken, sad wine ramblings. They were Vastly more preferable to the Gay Talk, frankly. Maybe it was a bad move after Adrian vehemently asserted his own sexuality and expressed discomfort and confusion at the homosexuality of others, but Tyler scooted in closer to Adrian. He wanted to offer some kind of support, but he wasn't good with words. Instead, he opted for a Heterosexual Hand on Adrian's free hand. Heterosexually. It was light enough you could easily mistake it for a cat paw. He fixated on Adrian's face with bright red eyes. Piercing, soft. "You can't change the past. There are lots of things you can't control about the future, either. So there's no point beating yourself up over it. It won't change anything." And yet. And yet. Tyler didn't take his own advice. "You care about your brother. That is a fact, and nothing can take it away from you. Even if your feelings never reach your brother, they exist. It sounds like, where you two are now, that's the most important thing you can do." Gives Adrian's hand a light squeeze. "Sorry. About your brother." Feel free to read this entire paragraph as applied to A Certain Other Person too ahuhuhu In a quieter voice, "I know you're not a child. Sorry. I'm not trying to make you feel like one. I just want to speak plainly with you. .........I'm not a child either, but we can deal with that later." @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:11 AM
Adrian stared as Tyler placed a Heterosexual Hand on his. Silently, he was grateful that he had still his gloves on—otherwise, his instinctual flinch away would probably have been horribly misinterpreted. As it was, Adrian accepted the Heterosexual Hand Clasp with relative Okayness; that is, he didn’t say anything about it. Tyler met his eyes, and Adrian had to look away. “I know I can’t do anything about the past. But the future is still my responsibility. And I can’t do the right things if I forget the mistakes I’ve made.” He gave a bitter smile, one that didn’t reach his eyes. “Feelings are meaningless, if they don’t lead to anything. Intent is meaningless without the result.” Adrian sighed, staring up at the sky. “I know you’re trying to help. I appreciate it.” ( @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN )
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 07:31 AM
..................................... Hums. From the way Adrian spoke, it initially sounded like this brother was dead. But perhaps, Tyler was mistaken. It was his own fault for jumping to conclusions. Then again....it was a personal topic, and most people wouldn't want to talk about it. Tyler certainly wouldn't want to say too much if asked about his own brother. It was a lot of pain, and not a lot of other people's business. Tyler actually agreed with everything Adrian said—conditionally. He thought Adrian put too much stock in being able to shape the world or the future—but perhaps for someone like Adrian, that was actually possible. Adrian certainly had the funds for it, after all. "Help............... hmm........No. You're asking questions, I'm answering them. You're saying things, I'm responding." Raises an eyebrow. "Do you need help?" He is Testing Adrian. Just a little bit. —Or, more specifically, he is running a test on Adrian. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 07:47 AM
"...See, that's a question. Now I'm responding, apparently." His brain hurt, a little. Or maybe it was just his head, from all that wine. "But okay. You're... not helping, then. Just talking." Just two dudes. Being bros. He paused, running a hand through his hair. "And no. Or, at least, not with this." Adrian wasn't sure that anyone could help him with his Unfortunate Family Situation, least of all himself. But he didn't want to keep sitting here, feeling sorry for himself in a garden with a bottle of wine cradled to his chest. It was unbecoming. And pointless. There was plenty of time for this sort of thing when he got home, anyway. He cast a glance over at Tyler. "Do you want to... get back to the party?" Maybe in This State it wasn't his most brilliant idea, but wasn't this what normal people did? Get intoxicated and then bother other people? And, well. His stomach grumbled, with excellent timing. He had other motivations. ( @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN )
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:01 AM
Tyler would be Stupid, and Leave Adrian's Family Matter Alone. He said it was something Tyler couldn't help with (rather, something he didn't want Tyler's help with), and Tyler respected that. He understood what it was like to be embroiled in sticky family issues you didn't know how to resolve—didn't know if you could resolve. Tyler nodded. He got up and offered Adrian a hand. Deja vu. But this time, the distance between them felt wider. Or maybe, Tyler was seeing reality. He had let himself get wrapped up in a delusion, betrayed one of the things he held the most fervently. Just because you like someone, doesn't mean you know them. It stung a little. @xia :capitalism: adrian sorry to end tylers post on such a [gestures] That but i genuinely cannot think of anything else going on in tylers brain heLP AFXCDGHVD THIS IS IT.........HIS THOTS......
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Adrian Liu BOT 21-Jun-21 08:12 AM
For the second time, he took Tyler's hand. He got the feeling there was something he wasn't... picking up, but he had faith that Tyler would tell him, if and when he was ready. Tyler was always honest like that. Sort of like Avery, really. It was... ... Well, he didn't really know how he felt about it. But he was here, with a detective's license and a lead—of a sort. A step closer, if that meant anything. And somewhere between where he stood now and a future where things were Okay was a plateful of lobster. He got to his feet, dusting the back of his pants off; pensive (and somewhat dizzy), he followed Tyler back towards the venue. ( @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN )
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:30 AM
[narrator voice]🧍‍♂️ Tyler led Adrian back to the venue. Feeling like he was overstaying his welcome, he dropped the drunk Adrian off with trustworthy people (presumably). Gave Adrian a mumble about what room he'd be heading off to and a Trademark Tyler Awkward Back Pat™️. And some water.
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 21-Jun-21 08:31 AM
i love adrian so much i hope he finds love and happiness and his brother and i hope he is successful at everything including being homosexual. thank u for rping with me xia u r my meowmeow (platonic) ROOM FREE !
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 11:15 AM
After finally escaping from the closet, Doris needed a breath of fresh air. She felt like she should stay inside and engage with more people but her nerves still took the best of her. She sits at the edge of the fountain, dipping her hand in the cool water. She wonders if she should just drink something to help her loosen up and stop thinking so much, but she doesn’t want an incident of her yelling at a coworker to happen again. Nor does she want to trip even more in these heels. She tips her head back with a sigh. Doris, you are at a really fancy party with your coworkers, it’s not the time to be morose and insecure. She thinks to herself, but reminding herself this doesn’t do much. She can’t help but feel the way she does. She lingers here for another moment, before taking another breath of the crisp cool air of night. It’ll be okay, she thinks. I’ll be okay. Then she heads back inside, tentative but with an inkling of hope that she can enjoy the rest of the evening.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 03:40 PM
They don't know how they ended up here - well, walking. That's generally how they end up places. They stare at the fountain for a moment, then stick both hands in, splashing around the water like a toddler at a play pool. Heh. TAG TO INTERACT or if u want the room for smth else lmk and i will skedaddle!
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 03:55 PM
Over yonder by the overgrowth of vegetation, a mimosa pops out. The bright fluorescent orange glimmers brightly against the dark backdrop and beckons Lullaby to approach.
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 03:56 PM
Oh! They were just thinking they wanted a drink. "Thank you, bush anomaly." Completely just accepting the situation - they've long decided that Meteor City was just Like This. They go to take the glass. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 03:59 PM
There is a huff of a snicker as the drinks gets pulled into the unknowns of the bush, slowly, as though reeling in the line. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 04:00 PM
Did they just get baited? During pride month? Lullaby blinks, dazed by the withdrawal, and then .... pushes through the foliage. "Hello?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 04:07 PM
He is quick to grab the hand that pushes through the foliage and quickly pulls Lullaby into the natural rotation of a waltz. The mimosa in question, oddly missing. “Good evening, Lullaby,” the masked stranger greets, “… why are your hands wet.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 04:10 PM
Oh, they know this one. They fall into the motion, feeling the familiar 123. The mimosa has momentarily left their mind. Or, rather... Had the mimosa turned into a manmosa? A laugh -- "I was at a fountain." As if that explained anything. "Good evening.... Mimosa?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 04:28 PM
Soft mysterious laughter rings throughout as though it were bouncing off the mosaic of some deep underground temple. Eerie, haunting, and magical. “Ah, like Venus,” born of sea spray and blown there by the Zephyr winds. Prancing about on freshly made doe legs in a dizzying waltz. A shake the head, “You have three guesses.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 04:34 PM
A smile plays at their lips at the flattery. "Or Scylla." Greek myth and mimosas point at one person in particular, but they don't want to jump to conclusions. Is the build and voice like Morris's? Luuvy? Luuvy help? "Do I also get three questions?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 04:36 PM
"Then we are one in the same," a smile. “If I’m feeling generous.” ROLL FOR PERCEPTION, use.. whatever modifiers u want i dunno zzz what am i doing @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 04:37 PM
".... kind of gentle for a monster." Teasing. They pause, trying to think of their questions. INT: 21 @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 04:46 PM
“So I’ve been told.” The timber of his voice is like Morris if he was intentionally trying to make it low. He speaks quietly, seeing as there was no reason to yell. Rather than a stern quality to the timber of his voice, there is a distantness. The build is similar to Morris, broad-shouldered with toned muscles over a dark suit. (u know what u rolled a 21, this is morris, how is this fair) “But monsters aren’t defined by the gentleness of their touch, but by the cruelty of their actions.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 04:49 PM
They speak quietly in turn - whispered confessions in a false garden. A pretend masquerade. "Are your actions cruel?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 04:50 PM
“They can be.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 04:51 PM
"... do you intend them to be?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 04:55 PM
“Does anyone?” If it still managed to hurt someone then what does it matter what his intentions were. “You may get another since I answered with a question.” @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 05:01 PM
"Awfully fair and generous of you, for a self-proclaimed monster." They point out, raising both eyebrows. "... I think some people do." A pause. "Mean to be cruel. Because it's easier... or because they're scared..." "Are you scared of something, dear monster? Is that why you're wearing a mask?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 05:09 PM
“You’ll keep yourself up at night making excuses for them, when there are better reasons to be up,” he punctuates his point with a tighter grip on Lullaby’s waist. “Only the things that go bumping in the night, not that it seems to bother you,” they did, after all, follow a mimosa into a bush. “A mask would do very little to protect me against them, but I have other ways of dealing with them. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 05:18 PM
A laugh, breaking just slightly through the quiet of the night, and they move their hand from Morris's shoulder to the side of his neck. Still slightly damp. "Maybe the things in the night are the reason I'm up. And how.... do you deal with them?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 05:29 PM
It sends a shiver down his spine. “For those who lack the strength and finesse to conquer their enemies, they must resort to more underhanded means to be victorious--” He throws all his strength into the next spin, plastering Lullaby against the wall in a way he hopes makes their head spin. His hands are on either side of them, not quite touching, but ready to at the drop of a hat. His head remains near the nape. “Thankfully, I have teeth.” Who am I, Lullaby. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 05:38 PM
They laugh. Of course they laugh - the adrenaline, the rush - they weren't lying about being a lover of danger, you know. Colours spin, the world glides away underneath their feet, and they feel the refreshing coolness of a wall against their back. Lullaby smiles, fond, and they reach to touch the ends of his mask. "... as if I wouldn't know you." "Morris." They attempt to pull the mask off. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 05:44 PM
He captures Lullaby’s wrists quickly, as promised, and keeps them pinned along the grainy stone. It digs into his knuckles and scrapes along his skin, but the nerves within his arms have been long since damaged. “Two more tries,” he hisses. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 05:45 PM
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Whoa there. Their placid expression slips for a moment into one of shock. This is not... a situation they usually find themself in. Pinned and rough-housed like some dainty maiden. But despite the declaration of teeth, they don't think that Morris will bite. More importantly -- what the hell is he on about? This is obviously Morris. Ah. Morris might not bite, but perhaps this masked stranger will. "Could it be Morrie, Ginsberg, Gins...?" Lullaby flexes their fingertips, but makes no move to leave the position they've been trapped in. "Or someone new entirely?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 05:54 PM
They thought wrong, not that Morris could read minds or anything. And three guesses were up, which meant… The sensation could be best described as sharp and stinging, and then gone all at once. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 05:58 PM
They do a gay little gasp for the audience. But mainly their brain is [????????????????????]. Lullaby attempts to run a hand through Morris's hair, tugging backwards gently. They want to see his face. They want to understand. "..... are you alright?" The bitten asks the biter. @Luuvy 📋 Morris (edited)
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⬛឵ BOT 21-Jun-21 06:01 PM
Nothing but a mimosa that was pressed along their neck, and now rests idly in their hands. No masked stranger to speak of, no evidence of a dance save for what may have existed in memories. Mazel tov! @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby THANK U FOR RPING WITH MEEEEEEE
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 06:08 PM
THEY?? STARE AT THE DRINK. "Oh no.... Morrie......" Can they drink this? Would that kill him? Ah, fuck it. They take a sip and head back inside, confused as hell but - hey. What was it again? It's Meteor City. Anything can happen. THANK YOU FOR THE RP WHAT HTE ACTUAL FUCK? @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:10 PM
RP END . ROOM OPEN
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 08:52 PM
After having a little too much to drink (and a Lot to think about), he finally escaped from the more lively parts of the party to the quiet fountain. Rather than the chatter of drunk detectives, the only sounds here were the light rushing of water and whatever nighttime critters lurked about. It's perfect scenery to sit back and have a smoke, enjoying the cool summer breeze. 😌
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:49 PM
[timeskip tyler. he has an eyepatch n-] After the Never Have I Ever game that turned out surprisingly more fun than expected, Tyler was left free without a leash to wander as he pleased. And by wander I mean get lost. He was at the fountain again. Fuck. OUGH At least the cool air was nice. And it wasn't like he had any place to be, either. It was just.....last time he was at the fountain....... hurtsalittle That wasn't the location's fault, though. He spots Albert, vibin. Hm....did he want to initiate. thonk He was smoking, too, which something Tyler could Tolerate but wasn't particularly fond of. Call it the high of stupid brain juice that his coworkers inject directly into his skull, but Tyler's feet ended up walking him towards Albert anyways. Without saying a word, he sat himself by Albert. Made himself comfortable. Our communism spot now @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 09:56 PM
Out of the corner of his eye, he catches Tyler approaching him, and gladly welcomes him. "Hey, what's up Tyler! You come down here for a smoke too?" He jokes; he doesn't think he smoked anyway. "Or, uh, just looking for some quiet?" He scoots over so Tyler can have some more space... not like there's a lack of it or anything, he's just trying to be considerate. Now what does he talk about with a guy like Tyler??? Sports? Daily news? Alcohol? The fact this guy got him with a Ligma joke? "It's been pretty fun tonight, huh..." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 10:24 PM
"Quiet, I guess? I got lost." Bluntly honest as always wheeze "Not that I have anywhere to be." babymelt Settles further into his spot while Albert mulls over the silence. He's just vibing, tbh. "Yes and no. More fun than I was expecting." But also, stressful in ways he Exactly Expected from this group of crackheads. "...Sounds like you had a good time. That's good." He meant it, genuinely. @hyu 👓 albert SORRY THIS WAS SO SHORT AND TOOK SO LONG OUGH ill be faster hopefully now
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 10:30 PM
He snorts at Tyler's honesty. Most people would've taken the out he offered, rather than admit they're lost. Albert would have, at least, but he and Tyler are pretty different from one another. "I had a good time... sort of. I mean, I think Jacob said he would kill me if I found out about a secret he had, and I don't think he was joking sooo...." He blows out a puff of smoke with a weary look, but quickly moves on from that. "What'd ya do tonight? Other than play never have I ever with the rest of us." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN ITS OKAY short is ok teehee babymelt
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 10:45 PM
🧍‍♂️ Yeah sorry Albert Tyler is just a weirdo. The weirdo he judges everyone else for being. What is there to be ashamed of? It was the truth. What was the point of pretending to be someone he wasn't? "Damn...........Priests are freaky." Wait, he thinks Albert might be religious. Or like Jacob. He's not sure but he does remember Albert usually being the one to jump in when he starts trashtalking Jacob. Hm, maybe he should Practice Restraint. "No offense." Nailed it. "Are, you, uh.............hurt........because he's keeping secrets from you..............?" Help he's literally so bad at this. He's trying but he sucks. This is the Tyler Brother Experience (not really actually. usually his serious moments with his brother are L-word reading Tyler's thoughts and running Tyler Therapy Session. hands hyu crumb) Looks off into the distance at Albert's question. "Got locked in a closet. Danced in a bathroom." technically. "Talked to.....Adri...an..........." His voice trailed off as he remembered Adrian's Antics in the Never Have I Ever game. OUGH Sorry gays he tried. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 10:51 PM
"They are," he nods in agreement. Tonight has given him a LOT to reflect about on what he knows about Jacob. "No offense taken. I'm not a priest anyway." Then he glances at Tyler, brow raised in both curiosity and amusement, pondering the question. He thinks about it... and thinks some more. Albert never thought Jacob kept secrets from him in the first place, and wasn't really bothered by it until his tyke pointed it out. "You know what? I think I might be hurt he kept secrets from me!" There's a laugh, almost like he's trying to shrug it off. To be honest, he isn't prepared to confront that idea, especially when there's nothing serious between him and the priest (right?). Luckily, Tyler offers a change in topic, and Albert's attention quickly perks up at the mention of another man. Gasp. "Adrian? What did you guys talk about?" A pause. He remembers the weird aura filling the party. Albert needs to make something clear, first. "Hold on. Do you... like men? You like men, right?" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 11:19 PM
Gives Albert a weird look. Is he being hit on? Hm. Tyler wasn't one to say no, but something about doing it with Albert didn't sit right with him. It felt....gross. Weird. Not because Albert was gross or weird--he was very objectively aesthetically pleasing. But it made Tyler feel weird to think about Albert in that way thonk. .........Shrugs. Whatever. "I've slept with men, so yeah." He guesses. "I don't really care. I don't think about it." ........................He remembers his talk with Adrian. He starts to worry Albert might be The Same. ".......Yes. Sure. I like men." OUGH "Why?" ..................................... hurtsalittle "Actually Adrian and I. Talked about this. He's............................well you heard him. He....doesn't mean poorly. He's just.....ignorant.... OUGH" Sighs and rubs the back of his neck. Happy thoughts, Tyler. Don't ruin the mood. "Sorry to hear about Jacob. It.....sucks. To find out that you got it all wrong. Uh, I hope things get better, though." Wow. uplifting tyler. incredible. all of alberts woes, solved! "I'm here if you ever want to talk about it." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 11:29 PM
"I'm not hitting on you," Albert gets the feeling Tyler was thinking that when he gave him the look. And, yeah, he's pretty good looking too, but just... not his type... Albert would feel weird about it too. "I'm just wondering because I gave 'the talk' to someone tonight. And it feels like there's a loooot of confusing going on at this party." But, hey, aren't big gatherings a great time to explore yourselves? Probably not, but people do it anyway. "And, okay, listen. It's fine, Jacob and I are just friends, so it's no big deal. He can keep whatever secrets he wants, and I will keep mine. I'm not too broken up about it." Moving on........ please. "So, do you... like Adrian?" Albert prods a little more, because anything is better than talking about his weird relationship with Jacob. To punctuate this, he gives Tyler a very reassuring pat on the shoulder. "I've been into straight guys before too, it's okay. You can't change them unless they're just deeply in the closet..." Actually — "Maybe Adrian is deeply in the closet? That's why he talked about it with you and kept bringing it up during the game!" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 11:46 PM
"You too, huh........I guess you're right. I wouldn't expect this from adults. ...........Well, I guess everyone here is......Special. (derogatory) Nevermind." Albert included (affectionate), but he had Just Enough Tact to not vocalise that. "Sure. Nobody has to say anything." Cocks his head. "Isn't it normal for friends to trust each other?" Unintentionally jabbing the knife in the wound OUGH "Guess it depends. As long as it works for you both 🤷‍♂️" Thinking back to himself and Patrick lmfaOOO SORRY PAT............. So, do you... like Adrian? "No." He answered, flatly. "I don't like him in that way." He spoke like he was recounting the weather. He thonk for a moment and Albert's last comment, though. "I dunno. That's Adrian's business, not mine." Goes quiet. "..But if I had to guess, I don't think so....... He seemed....uncomfortable. Disgusted." Goes quiet again........................................... @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 12:02 AM
saddog "It'll work out..." SIGHS. He takes another drag of his cigarette. God help them now. "Okay, soooo, you just wanna help the guy out? Help him understand the..." Clears his throat. "Community. Or something like that. I guess friends can do that." But he ends up frowning, dropping the cig to the ground before stomping it out. "Is he homophobic?" Albert asks in complete seriousness. "Or was... I don't know, he seemed to be trying to accept it at least, and you said you talked to him about it. I mean, he's pretty airheaded too sometimes." Is it okay to make assumptions about people he barely knows? Yes. "Also, he's going to have a very tough time at the agency if he stays this clueless," he laughs. "But you're a good friend. He'll probably end up coming to you for advice on all that." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 12:44 AM
".................................I don't think I want that. ....Well, I don't know. It's.........." Long, pained sigh. He clenches his hands together, as if he were trying to break off his thumb. His eyes fixed intently on the scene, staring at nothing. "I'm not the right person for this. I don't know what to say. I hate it. It's tiring. My words never reach; they're misinterpreted, ignored...." "......I've been through this before. My brother was the same way. ....Not, about his sexuality. Just...he and Adrian think similarly. They both...hear what they want. Jump to conclusions, y'know. It's a pain in the ass trying to talk to them, because they don't listen. I already tried with my brother—I tried to convince him! I tried to help him, and I couldn't. I don't think I can help Adrian, either." "I don't want to do this all over again." His nails dug harder into his hand. He could feel his bones beneath them, making their form known under pressed skin. "...................I don't want to give up on Adrian, either. I'm an idiot....I'm really an idiot......." Gulps down a burning sensation rising through his throat. "It's my fault. I'm the one who jumped to conclusions. I thought we were friends, even though, frankly, I didn't know much about him. It was stupid of me... But I don't think he'd be able to see me as a friend if he knew I liked men. He'd assume I liked him, or was hitting on him. He'd never be able to trust me." He inhales through his nose, taking in the brief silence. Allowing it to settle over him, and bring him closer to balance. "..............I'll keep trying. —to talk to him. Until he finds someone better......" @hyu 👓 albert sorry that was long tyler is emo dont feel pressured to length match HELP just write whatever
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:00 AM
He scratches his cheek listening to all of that, feeling some responsibility now that Tyler has just dumped a whole can of worms in his lap — not that he blames the poor guy or anything. But... he's not well equipped to handle it, at least not in the best way possible. The most he figures he can do is give Tyler a firm pat on the back and make sure he doesn't spiral into a whole overthinking mess. "I mean, that sounds like his problem then," he says bluntly, not really able to speak to the characters of Adrian or Tyler's brother. "You're not an idiot for trying and failing; you'd be an idiot for not trying though. Not that... you've failed or anything." Oh man. He hasn't had to give advice to someone in a while. Or ever, really. "If someone stops thinking of you normally just because of the kind of people you like, that's not your fault. But, to be honest, I think he just needs time to learn about... all of that. The guy seems really honest and — I dunno — earnest." Albert pauses, then pats Tyler's head. "I don't know about your brother, but people are different, Tyler! People also change. If he's infuriating now, he'll get better once he grows up and gets some experience." To Albert, everyone is a young baby that hasn't lived life yet. "Don't worry too much about it, is this the first time you guys talked about it? Take him to a parade or something, you might be surprised what happens next." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 01:26 AM
"tails........... Albert.......my brother is 28." Forest thinks. roughly around that age. Although, Tyler has no idea Albert is like , 40. He just assumes Albert is [vague gestures] age. "Anyways.....thanks. You're right. I needed a reality check. You don't need to sugarcoat it, though. I did fail." Hums. "...It's true, Adrian's pretty young." A fact Adrian reminded Tyler of Constantly due to his incessant interpretations of Tyler as a teenager laughingmonomoji "And....I guess his heart is in the right place. .....Sucks it has to be all of our problems, though." Pauses, then gavin . "Can you imagine him at a parade? You take him to a parade; I don't want any part of that. I don't want to give him more gay people he can show off his knowledge of 'the same-gender relationships' to and to tell how much he likes women. 🧍‍♂️" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:31 AM
"So? I'm ..." He realizes he hasn't told Tyler how old he is, and is afraid of shattering the illusion. "I'm as old as you want me to be, kiddo." But saying that might... age him... quite a bit... "I cannot imagine him at a parade but I'm also not going to take him to one either. Because I don't know him like you do!" Obviously. He ruffles his hair playfully. "Listen, I'm sure a bunch of people would be very endeared by a straight guy talking about how homosexuality is totally okay," he... jokes. It's funny, but maybe not to complete strangers. "Anyway, it was just a joke." He kicks at the ground, trying to imagine it. "Listen, so long as he doesn't end up hating you or like most of the agency, I would consider that win. Besides, maybe he'll learn something about himself if you keep working at it." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Adrian Liu BOT 22-Jun-21 01:32 AM
((Across the venue, Adrian sneezes. Maybe someone was talking about him. Or maybe he was just getting cold. 😔))
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 22-Jun-21 01:35 AM
((maybe adrian should stop being a straight little fruit and his friend (singular) wouldnt have to talk about him))
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 01:55 AM
Tyler nodding, sagely. "400 years old. Got it. You look alright for your age, though. Keep your chin up." Tyler Teasing™️. this is the more authentic helger brother experience sparkly Tyler rolls his eyes and crinkles his nose, but his tone is clearly playful. "You say that like I've fucked (redacted 4 li) him. If I did, I wouldn't be in this mess. ................Actually no. No, knowing him, he'd find some stupid way to look at it. Or some other stupid thing to latch onto. If I have to listen to him explain to me how he's researched s*x positions, I might die." Admittedly, it was a little endearing. A Tiny bit. A smidge. Mostly he was annoyed. But it was a little endeari- . "Yeah..........." Trails off again. "I guess I just don't want to lose him as a friend." Shrugs. "Suppose there's not much I can do about it." Maybe he would tell Adrian that he liked men and rip the bandaid off. Maybe. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:03 AM
WHY ARE YOU AS ANOTHER MAN THINKING ABOUT THAT WITH ANOTHER MAN? "Yeah? You must be like 10, then." He teases back. "And I'm 500, thank you very much." Man, he could go for another drink right now. He almost reaches for another cigarette, but decides against it, just to be courteous to his guest. "Okay.... well, I don't know if you have or haven't yet, but I'd guess no," at least he doesn't have to give Tyler The Talk. "But, like I said. It's his problem if he doesn't want to be friends with you after... you know. You tell him stuff. Kid seems like he wouldn't just drop you after that anyway." Albert is just speculating. Adrian seems like a good ally! "But, if he says some shit to you, I'll go mess him up for you." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 02:34 AM
HELPPPPPP HE'S NOT EVEN REALLY THINKING ABOUT IT STOP HE SEES IT AS A MUNDANE ACTIVITY IM GONNA CRY. HE THINKS ALBERT INSTIGATED THIS. "Uhm, according to Kylee, I'm 3, actually." Return volley snark. "Wowww 500....how do you keep up with all of our newfangled tech. pikagasp Hey, what was the world like before the Anomaly?" ahuhuhu Though he said it as a tease, his last question was . perhaps a bit too honest. a bit too revealing, if you knew what to look for "Tch..I'm not worried about being dropped. It's that awkward middle ground I don't want. Where he's just pretending to be my friend, but he secretly thinks I'm weird. I just want him to be honest with me." Accepts Albert's attempts to lighten the mood and nudges him with his shoulders. "Thanks, bro. ....Uh, me too." He holds up his twig arm. 💪 It's not very impressive, but the thought is there. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:40 AM
"You're a fucking toddler," he laughs, putting an arm around Tyler and pulling him into a side hug. "I know everything, so it's not hard. Life was great, you know. Chilling with the dinosaurs or something." Okay, dinosaurs were not around 500 years ago, but still. "Oh, I guess that's a possibility. Fake people are everywhere." It probably does not help, but Albert's charisma lies in his outgoing and friendly personality, not advice-giving. "But I'm hoping for the best. For you and your scrawny arms." He gives him a noogie, now that he's trapped in his arm. "All right, let's get back inside before people start putting up missing posters of us." @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 02:51 AM
"Yeah, I get that a lot." orange his pain. "Wow dinosaurs.... That actually sounds like a pain in the ass. So, what killed them? Was it you?" "Thanks..........I'm hoping for the best for you and JesusLover too. For you and your ridiculously large arms." He means that one sincerely, too. Snorts. "I doubt they'd notice me gone. But I know you're old and senile, so I'll walk you back to the party anyways, grandpa. Maybe there's still some prune juice left." @hyu 👓 albert crying on da floor in da club they make me so HRHRGRGHRGHGHJ
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:54 AM
"Yep, it was me. With my big arms." He flexes, but he has average strength so it's.... average. "A prune juice for me, and a sippy cup of apple juice for you. Sounds good!" And off they go... two meowmeows. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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hyu 👓 albert 22-Jun-21 02:54 AM
ROOM OPEN
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Saif El Nesr BOT 22-Jun-21 03:50 AM
Between the stuffy closet (though the company they had within it was delightful) and the odd party game that was played earlier, Saif found themself once again drawn outside to the garden. Alone now, they decided to explore it more deeply, coming upon fountain at the end of one of the many stone paths laid in patchwork amidst the flora. Saif sat on its edge, exhaling slowly. They were not tired, not quite, but this was the most involved evening they had participated in since... Well, it had been a long time. Long enough that they could feel melancholic about it, if they allowed themself the impulse to reminisce. But they wouldn't. Not now. They tilted their head back, eyes closed, luxuriating in the night air, a whisper of a breeze threading itself throughout the area. It was nice like this, though they felt they were doing something wrong, relaxing by themself at a party. They wondered if they should've asked someone to join them before coming outside, though it was a bit late now to do so. @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 22-Jun-21 04:17 AM
Patrick comes wobbling in. Bottle in hand, he didn’t know when it started, but he just really began chugging these bad bitches. They taste great and he wasn’t about to waste a good opportunity to get hammered. Patrick somehow made his way outside, needed some fresh air, one way or another, he kept going. Eventually, he too reached the fountain, but just barely. He blinks a moment and noticed a familiar face and his face immediately beamed into a big wide grin. “Saaaaaiiifffff my person, my little buttercup” he wobbled towards the other. “What’s a sweet thing like you doin all the way out here aloooone” he hiccuped, “no worries though, I gotchu now. No more alone time for you, only Patrick time.” He flopped next to the other. “How’s it goin beautiful?” @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 22-Jun-21 04:40 AM
Like a prayer being answered in only the weirdest way possible, Patrick comes stumbling over to the fountain, much too the surprise of Saif. They smile when they saw him, though their face warmed from the sudden attention. "Good evening, Patrick," they said, gesturing for him to sit down next to them. "I was actually just thinking I might like some company-- you are quite adept at fulfilling such a desire for me, aren't you?" They laughed lightly, recalling the night they first met. The circumstances could almost be considered similar. "My night had been very pleasant so far, though I feel you may be having a little more fun than me." They said it in a teasing tone, with a nod towards his. Everything. Alcohol-laden aura. "I suppose you have been enjoying the party to the fullest?" @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 22-Jun-21 04:48 AM
”hahaHAAA well, what can I say, i heard ya callin! In my head I was like, badeep badeep someone needs my presence! And I go like.. BWOOSH here I am!” He waves his arms wildly as he was telling his little story. “Well well well, fun IS my middle name!” He grins even wider, “ya got lobster, ya got booze, ya got pretty people, my night? Made.” He stretches a little bit, before pausing. “OH MAN- by the way were you there during that little game? Never have i ever? I didn’t see you there but I DID came in pretty damn late. Ohhohoho boy the spice was practically SPILLING!” He howls, laughing, wiping a tear off his face. You think alcohol made this guy even louder than usual. You didn’t think it was possible. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 22-Jun-21 04:57 AM
Though they couldn't quite match his temperament, Saif enjoyed watching Patrick speak ask the same. He was like a much brighter and more open version of people that back home, and it was a delight to see someone so animated and speak with so much color. "Guess I will not ever have to worry about feeling lonely, will I?" They crossed a leg and clasped their hands over their knee, intrigued when he mentioned the game. "Yes, I was there in the beginning, though I had to leave after some time. I guess I may have missed the spice?" They leaned forward, raising their eyebrows in a gesture of inquiry. "What did I miss? Any particular burning questions that that made the night more memorable?"
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★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ 22-Jun-21 04:57 AM
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 22-Jun-21 05:16 AM
”Nuh-uh baby, not while I’m around. Your days are gonna be filled with love and sunshine!” He hiccups a little. “Well alright, so there were definitely spicy ones. Apparently no one’s kissed anyone in the agency yet, but Morris Ginsberg?? Have SLEPT with someone.. IN THE AGENCY! Can you believe that? Someone’s got some AAAACTION in this place!” He slaps his knee. “Well… some might interpret it as.. sleeping in the literal sense so to be honest, I wouldn’t know. But it’s spicier to think he’s boinked someone” he shrugs. “What happened in the beginning though? Any fun answers?” @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 22-Jun-21 08:09 AM
"I hope you won't mind if I hold you to that," Saif said, though they didn't really mean it; it would be nice if Patrick was always around to keep the atmosphere from becoming too dull or morose-- or, if Saif were to think more selfishly, keep them from becoming too introspective-- but of course they did not expect him to, and only appreciate it when he did. Hearing about the amorous exploits of some of their associates had them quite scandalized-- if Saif had pearls, they would have clutched them. Their first thought was that it was surprising to hear that it could've happened so soon after all of them had been hired, but then they considered some people might've known each other before joining the agency. They clung to the latter assumption, hoping it was a simple issue of nuance in time that was not being expressed. Intimate relations with business partners of any kind could get quite tricky; Saif had been witness to more than their fair share throughout the years. No one that they knew personally, though, and they would've liked to keep it that way, stay uninvolved in such drama. But perhaps it was looming on the horizon. "The beginning?" They hummed in thought, mentally tugging at the edges of their memory to conjure up the first couple of question. "It was my first time playing the game, so my attention was a bit all over the place but-- all I remember were some questions about lying to your coworkers, having regrets and, um... getting chased by the police? Things of such nature." They chuckled. "Nothing quite as exciting as... that." @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 22-Jun-21 08:42 AM
”Only if you won’t mind me holding you” he is holding Saif. He is hugging you. With big puppy dog eyes and a pout. The man is drunk. “Oh wow really? HAHA good thing i wasn’t there, I would’ve needed to chug a whole BOTTLE if I was” which one did Patrick meant is a mystery really. But he does think back to all the times he’s ran from the law officials during his heists. How exciting those days were. How bitter he was thinking about it now. Well, it doesn’t matter anymore does it? Now he’s a law official. Sort of. “By the way, what are you doin out here all alone? Party too much for ya? Need some.. fresh air?” He hiccups “That’s why I’M here. YOu didn’t ask me but I’m tellin you anyways” he pokes Saif’s nose with a little boop @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ 22-Jun-21 01:17 PM
Saif: "Well, I--" Oh. He decided to actually hold them. Saif had neither been expecting it, nor were they prepared for it. They flushed immediately, and hoped the lighting outside was too dim to notice. They stiffened, awkward, unsure whether to polite return the hug or simply wait it out. In the end, their autopilot won out, hesitant laughter falling from their lips as the lifted a hand to pat Patrick's arm twice as their only form of reciprocity. "I... I guess I am in good hands, then." They felt so embarrassed. They hoped he got the joke. Saif looked at him curiously, wondering if his statement was with regard to only one of those suggestions, or all three. From a surface level assessment, Patrick did not seem like a liar, but Saif had been wrong about such an analysis before. Perhaps working in this place would sharpen their eye that which did indicate such a quality in character. "It is a shame you weren't there, nonetheless. I did have to drink a few times, though I was not drinking anything alcoholic." That may have been for the best, considering how much everyone seemed to be loosening up from the alcohol. Saif didn't mind it in others, but they wanted to avoid it at all costs in themselves, among such a setting. The corner of their mouth lifted with Patrick asked why they were outside. It was the second time tonight, and they wondered if they gave the impression of someone who would prefer crowds, or would otherwise always be surrounded by other people. Saif could not think of a time their entire life where companionship of any kind was commonplace, and so being alone, out here, was more familiar a feeling than being inside. But familiar was all it was; it was not a feeling they liked nor preferred. They really should have asked someone to come out with them, but with how hesitant they were to approach any of their coworkers to make requests of them... it hadn't crossed their mind. "Not at all," they answered breezily. "The party has been very enjoyable. Though I am a bit more of an outdoors person than I am one who likes to stay inside. The garden is very beautiful, as well." Their nose scrunched up when Patrick touched it, and they quelled the gut instinct to immediately pull away. "Well, I assumed you had your reasons. I am glad to see you, in any case." They paused, then asked, "The party was not too much for you, was it?" @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Castell Lemercier BOT 22-Jun-21 11:57 PM
Fashionably late, a rare white vehicle makes its way around the roundabout surrounding the entry fountain to the night's event. As if fitted for the event as well, the wax finish on it's paint and rubber glinted under the streetlamps, rugged tires turn to a stop, the ground beneath the car gripping and grinding on the new rubber. The driver's door swings open, a black dress shoe twists onto the asphalt and echoes the tires just before it. Out steps a man with a brooding disposition, his brows fixed naturally furrowed. One, two, three, steps and strides to the passenger side of the vehicle. His gloved hand hugs the handle of the car with comfortable friction and opens the door, the other- holding out for another gloved hand. "Much appreciated." A voice from inside the car speaks, the owner finally emerging from her shelter from the lights. Out walks Castell, brown locks gently curled behind her. A dangerously worn piece of silk draped over her body held carefully together by her gold accessories. She had no intention of showing up tonight- but a last minute decision was made and here she was. "Make the call." she ordered the gruff man. He needs to know she has arrived. Pulling out her phone from his inner pocket, he dials her desired recipient and hands her the phone. Crossing her arms, she holds the cell up to her ear and smiles. "Kylik dearest, I've arrived. Be a dear and come pick me up from the front now won't you?" she hangs up, without waiting for a proper response from the man, tossing her phone into her grunt's direction and turns back to face the entrance. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 23-Jun-21 12:14 AM
The night has definitely been, eventful - in many ways Kylik would like nothing more than to crawl his way back home, pass out, and pretend like this was all some, long extended dream he will not have to face the consequences of - but. Well - he owes Castell a dance. He straightens himself out as much as possible, tries to shake off the night's occurances, and moves himself to the entrance as he was called to do. Seeing her standing there, like a dream come to life - for a moment it's as if no time has passed at all. It's a familiar routine, a reprise gone unsung for ages - and yet as he makes his way over, step by step, takes Castell's gloved hand like he's done it every day for the past ten years, presses a soft reverent kiss to the fabric - it's as natural as breathing. This old dog hasn't forgotten the tricks it was taught. "..........Shall we?" His voice is warm, indulgent. He takes her arm, takes his place by her side, and leads her to the dance floor. @reina | castell
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 23-Jun-21 06:14 AM
Patrick was holding them for a bit before he eventually pulled away to half lie on the fountain. “Oh? I guess that’s the smart way to go about it! Drinking without getting too drunk for the rest of the party!” He nodded, still lying on his side. “Aaaah, that’s somewhat surprising! No offense, or nothin’ just thought you might be more of an indoor kinda person. I could see you like.. one-a those cottage core person” he nods again. At the question however he shot up, sitting upright. “Too much?? Nawwwww, it’s great! Just needed some fresh air. I think I’ve….. drank one too many of these” he pulls up his bottle. “Worried i might puke at some point, so i should probably take it outside. Ya know?” He gives Saif a big grin. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 06:15 PM
Saif nodded, and then laughed at Patrick's appraisal of the kind of impression they gave. "I do not know what 'cottage' 'core' is, but wouldn't living in a cottage imply I spend a substantial amount of my time outdoors? For food, and such." They admittedly did not have more experience or knowledge about living in a cottage, but they imagined the experience to be much different from the way they had been living until now. If they entertained the thought for a bit, they figured it might be nice: the serenity of a countryside landscape, cultivating the earth with one's own hands, the option of a smaller, closer community with others with their own cottages nearby. They were not exactly attached to very many of the luxuries and comforts of city living anyways, so some time in a cottage could do them some good, if they ever had the opportunity. Saif eyed the bottle as Patrick raised it, and quirked an eyebrow at him, coy smile on their face. "I hope you are feeling less nauseated. I have 'take care of vomiting acquaintance' already checked off on my party to-do list." They had not really minded when it happened, and most likely wouldn't mind if Patrick needed some help as well, but the irony of running into two of their colleagues who would have outside to throw up would not be lost on them. @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
Through the back door, there is a small garden area complete with dethorned rose bushes and stone pathways. A gazebo is off to the side and there is a small stream that trickles throughout. It’s a lovely little area for a very short stroll.
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Saif El Nesr BOT 20-Jun-21 12:27 PM
When Saif thought of previous work parties an events they had gone to, it almost felt like a lifetime ago. They had always been accustomed to the usual glitz and lux that came with these types of functions-- and in some aspects, they had always liked them too. They felt much more comfortable here, though, without the pressure of making the party into a job too; here, they could just relax and get to know their coworkers, with nothing on the line. Though that was the intention, and perhaps would come later on in the night, Saif found themself drawn to the view of the garden, stepping into the cool night air. Their curiosity had been piqued by the roses, a flower they had always been interested in growing, but never got the chance. Saif bent to look at them more closely, turning the head of a rose over in their hand, tracing their thumb along the petals. They released it from their grasp before wandering a little further, now somewhat lost in thought. (saif otome route now open anyone feel free to come bother them giovanni )
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 04:30 PM
She loved parties with all her heart, she really did. But as the guests trickled in, she finds herself in quiet pockets of the garden. Perhaps it reminded her of her childhood, with Solanales party guests drifting around in her periphery among white statues and topiaries. Pulling herself aside as she did back then served as a sort of breath- the same kind taken to the side as a freestyle swimmer. Among the roses she finds a familiar face. Saif El Nesr in attire that suited the backdrop. "Good evening Saif! If there were cameras around, I'd think you were in the middle of a Cover shoot." She strode over to their side, reaching out to graze a finger over the open petals of one of the roses- not that she could feel much. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ ((comes to bother Saif babyflushed ))
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Saif El Nesr BOT 20-Jun-21 04:45 PM
Saif turned at the sound of a voice, and smiled upon seeing Cerise, looking as elegant as usual. She looked completely at home among the roses of the garden, as if the centerpiece of a Romantic-era painting, moonlight catching on the flutter of her skirt as she walked with undisturbed grace. "Good evening to you as well, Miss Cerise," Saif greeted warmly, and then laughed, a light-hearted sound. "Quite flattering a compliment, coming from someone who looks as if they just stepped out of a fairy tale." They leaned in conspiratorially, corner of their mouth quirking upwards as they stage-whispered. "But I will be sure to keep the paparazzi from us both." Watching Cerise take a rose in hand, Saif's attention was once more recaptured by the flower's fine quality. "They're quite lovely, aren't they? I wish I could take some home. I have always wanted to try my hand at cultivating roses." @mei | cerise
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Jamie Swanson BOT 20-Jun-21 04:58 PM
Jamie arrived at the party venue a bit late, as usual. Or was she actually on time? She couldn’t really remember when the whole event was supposed to start, and there were already people mingling around when she got there, but the food didn’t seem to be out just yet… She’s just gonna assume she got here at just the right moment. After she dropped off her bag with the camera gear at whatever secure place there is at the venue (dressing room? coat check?), her wandering about somehow led her to the garden of all places. It was a nice place though! Very idyllic with the roses and all. Maybe it’d be a nice place for some photo-taking, but that’s for later. She should maybe meet some people first. … Speaking of, she wasn’t alone here it seems! Two other people had the same idea as her, having a conversation further down the path. She even recognizes one of them, from the observatory, from a while ago? But looking at them, she comes to the realization that she’s Severely Under-dressed for the occasion, her jacket specifically making her look like she’d just rolled out of bed. Maybe she should, not disturb them. burgersad ((hope y'all don't mind this cryptid sliding in for a bit yeehaw @mei | cerise @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ ))
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 05:04 PM
"A fairy tale? ..As the witch, right?" She let out an easy laugh. She certainly wasn't dressed in "princess" colors, so naturally... But it wasn't meant as self-jab. "I'll be the witch that gives out candy apples. 😌" She leaned slightly into Saif's whisper, playing into the conspiratorial act. "I'm counting on you then." Her smile deepens slightly up in her eyes. Cerise leans down to smell the rose she's been petting. "They are! They caught my eye when I was shopping around for venues. I'm glad you're enjoying them as well... But, I do wonder, if anything else brings you here? Are you not one for crowds?" As she makes chatter with Saif, her gaze shifts slightly to the faintest of rustles nearby. A presence? She takes the opportunity to joke, "Ah, speaking of, we may have manifested the paparazzi." @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @pepo 📸 jamie
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Saif El Nesr BOT 20-Jun-21 05:38 PM
Saif laughed, then considered her appearance for a moment. "I suppose the role of a witch would suffice, but... I feel an 'evil queen' could work just as well. Perhaps we should get you into a film or two?" She certainly had the appearance of someone who could very well be a famed actress, and Cerise's poise would certainly benefit such a career. Saif silently wondered if she had ever attempted it before, or if anyone had tried to scout her for such an endeavor. Another breath of laughter, and Saif said, "If you start giving out candy apples, I will be the first in line." Saif eyebrows raise slightly at the question, and they pause for a moment in contemplation. They had never felt a conscious aversion to crowds, though they had always had an appreciation for quiet places and peaceful moments. At the thought, they realized it was not so much the crowds that bothered them, but actually the mental association they had with them-- for the only times growing up in which they were surrounded by so many people they didn't know personally were in school and business negotiations, both of which cause them an acute amount of stress that lingered in the background whenever attending any gatherings. But that was a bit convoluted to say out loud, so Saif simply said, "I have something of an appreciation for flora, as I have several houseplants and such that I take care of in my free time. I was mostly just curious, and came out to inspect them." Glancing at the building behind her for a moment, Saif asked, "What about you? Not too keen on crowds?" When Saif had glanced toward the building, their eyes caught on another figure who had just exited. Saif waved and nodded in greeting out of politeness, gesturing that she was welcome to join them if she wanted. @mei | cerise @pepo 📸 jamie (IK U GUYS R BUSY W 7 MINS SO U CAN JUST COME BACK TO THIS WHEN U LIKE)
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Jamie Swanson BOT 20-Jun-21 06:08 PM
Oh no, she was actually spotted. She briefly considers going back inside as if nothing happened, but that would just make things more awkward. Or make her seem rude, which she wasn't (hopefully). She gives a lil awkward wave as she approaches the two. "Sorry if I interrupted anything, didn't mean to. Just wanted to, catch some air." She gives a little nod to Cerise, would she even remember her from the Park event? @mei | cerise @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ (NO WORRIES TAKE YOUR TIME Y'ALL I might actually peace out to bed soon so 🥺 )
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 09:30 PM
"Only if you'd be my Co-Star." Suppose part of it was her trained charm, but she truly meant it as well. Saif, even in their quiet, introspective moments glowed like a star. She couldn't help but be drawn in by their gravity. "You not only dye your own hair, but you take care of your own houseplants as well? The Agency is full of such capable people, I'm so starstruck." Would they have room for a rose plant if she sent them one? The thought crosses her mind along with another. Could it be fun to raise a plant? As she ponders, the third presence made herself known. Cerise smiles at Jamie in invitation. "You're quite alright, it's not like we own the garden, haha," she exchanges a glance with Saif. "Oh, isn't that you, Jamie? How lovely to see you again. Have you been well since then?" @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @pepo 📸 jamie
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Saif El Nesr BOT 20-Jun-21 10:08 PM
Saif chuckled warmly at the suggestion, tilting their head as they pretended to mull it over. "Hmmm.... Alright, you have convinced me. I will have my agent contact yours when a new opportunity opens up for us." If they gave it some real thought, they were honestly not opposed to the idea. Saif had never attempted acting before, or any other kind of performing art. But they were curious about it enough that they would be willing to try, if ever came a chance. Saif couldn't help but flush a bit at the comment of theit capability; not because the compliment was especially flattering, but rather because they were but used to someone noticing-- or remembering-- the things they were capable of, and much less to find such things impressive to any degree. "You are too generous. A little time and practice is all it takes; I am certain that if you wished, you could take to each endeavor effortlessly." With a kind smile, and a with a small bend of their waist to emulate a bow, Saif said, "I have no doubt you, yourself, have an marvelous array of skill as well. I hope sometime you will indulge me in discovering what kind." With the new arrival, Saif turned to face her properly. "You are not interrupting at all, and are most welcome." Extending a hand towels l towards Jamie, they added, "I am Saif El Nesr. I don't believe we have had the pleasure of meeting before. You are ...?" @pepo 📸 jamie @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 04:36 AM
She nods at Saif's statement. Whether it was a drawn out joke or not, she welcomed the idea. Theater was familiar to her. Were stage plays much different from acting on camera? Perhaps a little, but it seemed like a fun challenge, she mused. Though Saif's words could be said out of politeness, she appreciated the reassurance regardless. "It means much that you believe in me- I hope I may channel that into real success." Momentarily after Jamie joins them, Cerise hears "*Damn, Solanales-*" coming from a voice she's heard at least once every weekday. Where was it coming from?? The vague direction of the photobooth? Wow sound really carries in this garden. "Ah, looks like I'm needed elsewhere. Sorry to depart as soon as you've joined us Jamie... But, that being said, please feel free to join me near the photobooth if you'd like," she gives a departing smile to Saif and Jamie, extending the invitation to them both. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @pepo 📸 jamie [Cerise exits for now!] (edited)
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Jamie Swanson BOT 21-Jun-21 05:09 AM
Their words were making her feel a little bit more comfortable, but she still felt awkward. Just a little bit. But that's all on Jamie, she just has to, rewire her brain. This is just like a regular day at the office, except everyone is wearing very nice clothes and you're someplace else. Just Relax @ herself. "It's nice seeing you too, again. I've been alright-" It's all she was able to say to Cerise before she had to leave, apparently being called by someone? She gives her a quick little wave, one more meeting of theirs cut short. Some day they'll have a proper conversation. 😔 "Oh, Jamie. Jamie Swanson." She turns her attention towards Saif now, returning the handshake. "We might've seen each other at the office, I think. But I'm glad to make your acquaintance now, properly." She puts on a faint smile. @mei | cerise @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ (SORRY FOR TAKING SO LONG SENDS YOU BOTH A KISS)
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mei | cerise 21-Jun-21 05:12 AM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 04:58 PM
Ernest had had a good meal, as plain and odd as it was. At least, he thought. Maybe he shouldn’t have had, like. Four or five cans of beer on an empty stomach followed immediately by watery mystery noodles and a cig. He needed air really bad all of a sudden. Really bad. He’d finished off his cigarette by the time he’d gotten out of the kitchen, coast luckily clear, but a pit of anxiety began to well up within him as he re-entered the main room. A sorta anxiety that another cig wouldn’t fix- deep within his chest and stomach. Like he couldn’t breathe. So he quickly makes a break for the garden in order to calm down- getting nervous only made it worse. But as his eyes searched for somewhere to hide, well… Behind the gazebo, Ernest keels over and vomits. He holds back his tie so that Parker doesn’t kill him for his stupid actions later. He’s quiet for someone who was heaving quite heavily- coughing and coughing into a patch of soiled grass. Disgusting. (hi guys!)
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★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ 21-Jun-21 05:17 PM
With Cerise's departure, Saif nodded and waved her off. "Don't cast too many spells while you are out there," they said to her retreating figure. ( @mei | cerise CERISE MENTION sorry itsl ike 28934 hrs later) Turning back to Jamie, Saif smiled. "Yes, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am sure we have crossed paths before, but I am still working on getting to know everyone." They were preparing to make another comment before, with a slight shift of their weight, the moonlight bounced off something and caught their eye-- and they realized it was the glint of a camera underneath Jamie's jacket. Curiosity piqued, they gestured toward the item with a nod of their chin, saying, "Do you do photography?" Their expression lit up at the prospect, as they had not had the opportunity to meet a professional photographer before, but had attempted to try it themself when they were younger-- though it never came out as well as they would have liked. "That is quite an admirable skill to have. How long have you been doing it?" As they were talking to Jamie, motion caught their attention in the corner of their eye behind the gazebo, which they had not been standing far from. At first, they were going to think nothing of it-- just another colleague out for a night stroll-- until the focused on the figure more intently, and realized it was Ernest. In the middle of. Throwing up. All over the rosebushes. 😰 "Um..." Saif looked back at Jamie, gesturing towards Ernest a little ways away in the midst of struggling to keep his insides on his inside. "I hope you do not mind but-- I just want to check on an acquaintance for a moment. You can accompany me of course, if you like, but-- I am a little concerned." After giving Jamie an apologetic smile, Saif began making their way towards Ernest, slowing as the came up next to him. The smell of alcohol was immediately apparent, and that was all they needed to figure out what might have been going on. "Ernest? Are you alright?" They lightly touched a hand to his back, fingertips barely brushing the fabric, hoping that they wouldn't startle him too much. @pepo 📸 jamie @li 📽 ernie (edited)
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Jamie Swanson BOT 21-Jun-21 05:52 PM
"Oh-" She actually forgot she still had the little thing around her neck, she was sure she left it with her bag inside the venue. Doesn't really matter now though. She gently pulls the camera out from underneath her jacket. "Yeah, it's a hobby- Well, a bit more than a hobby... But yeah I do photography. Uhh..." She pauses for a brief moment at Saif's question and quickly counts on her fingers, her head slightly tilted to the side. "I've been at it for about 4 years. I think. Started as a hobby, though I've been trying to do some freelance work, I guess you could call it. Just something extra on the side, y'know." She looked towards Saif, unsure what they were talking about at first, until they also caught sight of the figure by the gazebo... throwing up. So we're at that stage of the event, huh. burgersad "Y-yeah no worries," she nods, totally understanding what they meant, and then very shortly follows after them. Another pair of helping hands might not hurt, in case it's something serious. She peers at Ernest from behind Saif, trying her best to not make the poor guy feel overwhelmed by people suddenly gathering around him. "... You doing alright there, bud? 😟 " @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 06:08 PM
Ernest’s face is flushed red, the warmth radiating off of him feeling scathing in the coolness of the outdoors. Aside from the stuff he consumed that night his stomach was empty, so after what little bile could come out, he just kept coughing viscerally until a comforting hand helped ease the trembling of his shoulders. He wipes the saliva with his wrist, looking over at the two who had found him. “Saif,” he gasped, and then mouthed out a Jamie intending for it to be vocalized, but he was still out of breath. He simply kneels, catching his breath. Calming his heartrate. And at this point in the evening, he couldn’t even feel the immense amount of embarrassment he would’ve felt earlier if he were caught in this same state. He simply clasps Saif’s shoulder to help himself up, his own chest still rising and contracting pretty noticeably. “Yeah. Sorry. I’m fine,” he responds tersely to the two, turning as if he intended to make his escape. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @pepo 📸 jamie (edited)
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 06:21 PM
"Oh--" Saif wasn't expecting to receive any of Ernest's weight, and they instinctively moved the arm around his lower back to help stabilize his balance. They felt, somewhat, a sense of deja vu at the moment, which made them want to laugh a little-- but they would save that for later, as were barely resisting the urge to fret over him. "Having too much fun, are you?" It was an easier question to ask then are you alright...emotionally. It was their hope that this was a consequence of a mere lack of foresight in excess indulgence from having a good time, as opposed to evidence Ernest's night was going poorly. They were not sure of a more delicate way to ask. When Ernest turned to move, Saif dropped their arm, though they were watching him with gentle sympathy. "You do not have to leave, if you were looking to get some fresh air. You are welcome to join us, if you would like." Their eyes flickered towards Jamie, asking for silent affirmation. @pepo 📸 jamie @li 📽 ernie
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Jamie Swanson BOT 21-Jun-21 06:39 PM
Jamie stayed more or less in the back as some type of Emotional Support, letting Saif handle the situation. It seemed like they got it more or less under control. While she was a tad worried about Ernest trying to get out of there so quickly , he didn't really look completely fine in her eyes, she also understood why he'd want to do it. She glances briefly at Saif, then looks back at Ernest, giving him a lil thumbs up. "Yeah, feel free to stick around. More company doesn't hurt." @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 07:15 PM
Ernest is hasty to make his escape, but… he slows down to a trot and turns around, pacing backwards. “I…. will come back. If you guys are still here. I’m…” he points to the door with his thumb. “Going to go have a smoke.” A little excuse wouldn’t hurt, right? He slows once more, eyes flickering between the two concerned individuals. He was still a bit breathless. “Save me a spot,” he says with a very earnest effort at a grin, before jogging away. Somewhere. To hide for a bit longer. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @pepo 📸 jamie (edited)
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 07:25 PM
Saif frowned, but they weren't going to stop him if he wished to leave. "Alright. Later, then...?" They were not entirely certain if he was being sincere in his promise to return, or just saying it out of politeness-- but they supposed it would be inevitable for them to run into each other at some other time in the night; the venue wasn't that big after all. They could check up on him then. "Take care of yourself," they said as their final parting words to Ernest, with a small smile. @li 📽 ernie Returning their attention to Jamie, they gestured to the gazebo, indicating their intention to walk under it. "So, Miss Jamie," they moved under the structure, bending at the waist to rest their arms on the railing. "You were telling me about your photography-- 4 years, you said? That is a substantial amount of time." The only hobby of theirs Saif could relate that to was their knack for gardening, but it had always stayed a hobby; they never considered branching out in any professional manner. "What do you most like to photograph?" @pepo 📸 jamie
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 08:01 PM
After her quick and somewhat surreal encounter with Hayden, Cerise heads back to the garden. The fresh air immediately settled her thoughts. She could catch whiffs of cigarette smoke from others who have lingered here, but she quickly walked past. She sticks to the paved paths as to not become a lawn ornament, nailed in place by her stiletto heels. Scanning for humans among flora, she eventually makes to back to her previous companions as they linger, a simple but inviting gazebo looming just feet away from them. On the tail-end of Saif's inquiries about photography, Cerise jrejoins the two. "Hello Saif, Jamie. Did you miss me?" she smiles, flashing just sliver of white teeth. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @pepo 📸 jamie
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Jamie Swanson BOT 21-Jun-21 08:11 PM
Very Understandably, she gives a quick wave to Ernest as he leaves. She might, try and keep a lookout for him, just to do a little check-up on how things are with him, at a later point. Just in case. @li 📽 ernie Oh, right, her and Saif were in the middle of a conversation before this whole Thing happened. She doesn't remember the last time someone called her Miss. She's also still not really used to people asking her about 'hobbies' like this. "A variety of things, really." She gives it a little bit more thought - what does she like the most tho? "I guess city life? Interesting people and places I come across... things I'd want to remember." That came out a bit more 'deep thought'-y than anticipated, but it's more or less the truth. Photos as a quasi-physical proof of the past always intrigued her as a concept. She was quickly pulled out of her thoughts by Cerise's return, which was announced by the sound of her heels clicking on the pavement. "Ah, you actually came back-" She's not really sure why she was surprised by that. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @mei | cerise (SORRY I MIGHT BE GOING TO BED VERY SOON THO,, I'll be able to reply next in like,, 8-ish hours peggsive )
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 09:08 PM
"Of course, I was just thinking what a shame it was that our time was so brief that one time." She glances at the camera Jamie held. "Are we chatting about photography? It's funny because I had mentioned to Saif earlier that they look like they could be part of a Cover shoot, what with the roses in the background and all. What do you think Jamie? Do you share my thoughts?" "Actually, while walking over here I saw people heading in- perhaps dinner ought to be served soon? Would you both care to join me for a bite in a bit? I do believe our own lovely Jericho had put a bit of magic into our dinner tonight, we don't want to miss it." @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @pepo 📸 jamie
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 10:55 PM
Saif listened attentively to Jamie talk about her work, smiling as she did. It was refreshing to hear the way someone else chose to discuss their passions, even if Jamie was going into only minimal detail. Saif felt compelled by it, inspired; they could not think it a subject or undertaking that they could talk about in the same way with any freedom. The thought occurred to them, then, that they would like to find something-- anything-- that they could talk about in the same way Jamie talked about her photography, even a little bit. Smile reaching their eyes for once, Saif said, "Those subjects all are capable of a very unique charm to examine. If you were ever willing to share some of your photography, I would love to see it." At the sound of another voice, Saif straightened, and they gave Cerise a small wave as she came unto the gazebo. "Hello, Miss Cerise, I am happy to see you join us again." Gesturing towards Jamie, they added, "Yes, Miss Jamie was telling me about the subjects she looks to photograph. I find the topic quite interesting." When Cerise mentioned their earlier conversation, Saif felt themself blush a little, esteemed at the prospect of anyone actually wanting to capture them on camera. "What would a cover shoot be without my favorite co-star?" Then, to the suggestion of dinner: "Yes, I do remember them announcing it. I would love to go in and get some food, though it might be easier to wait a few minutes until the initial crowd disperses." @pepo 📸 jamie @mei | cerise
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Jamie Swanson BOT 22-Jun-21 02:52 PM
Jamie was just a little bit flustered by Saif listening to her to intently, and even Cerise expressing interest in it, but it was... nice, in a way. "Oh, yeah, the garden would definitely make for a nice backdrop. The gazebo too... Oh. Wait, actually-" The idea suddenly hits her and she pulls the camera out again from her jacket, showing it to the two of them. "We can make the little cover shoot a reality, if you'd want to? As a little commemoration for the event! It'd be real quick too, just enough time for the first crowd to thin out a bit. " She almost forgot about the food, it'd be a shame to miss it. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 22-Jun-21 11:52 PM
She gives Saif's shoulder a few affectionate pats. "Of course, I'd be honored to be pictured alongside you." "That's a good idea, I don't mind having a few more gulps of this fresh air." She tunes into Jamie's thoughts. "How wonderful!" Her voice tilts up in excitement. "If you wouldn't mind, I think it'd be a lovely idea! To mark the occasion. Let's snap a photo or two and then grab some food~ I can take one of Jamie after she takes one of us." She winks at Jamie. She arranges herself next to some flowers. Once she finds a fitting spot, she motions Saif to do the same. @pepo 📸 jamie @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:10 AM
... and right into the garden. Just passing through, please ignore him, he'll just be dropping in for a minute. "They said I needed to confess my love as part of a dare, but we're all playing so it's not like you wouldn't be able to figure it out." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 23-Jun-21 12:11 AM
[DEX: 15] Behind a bush, a rat is Watching 👁🧍‍♂️
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:11 AM
Ah. "I'll pretend to be .. shocked." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:13 AM
"You're the first person I thought of--" he jumps to another channel, thank you all for entertaining this.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 02:02 AM
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Saif El Nesr BOT 23-Jun-21 06:05 PM
Saif quieted for a second, entirely surprised to hear Jamie take up on the suggestion. But it was a very charming idea, and it had been some time since Saif had accumulated pictures of anything as a keepsake. This moment was certainly one they could remember with some fondness. "Thank you in advance for humoring us with your skills," Saif said to Jamie, smiling wide, and moved next to Cerise among the rosebushes, tilting their head towards her. To Jamie, they said, "Your camera wouldn't happen to have a timer, would it? It would be nice if we could get one of all three of us together as well." @pepo 📸 jamie @mei | cerise
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Jamie Swanson BOT 23-Jun-21 07:08 PM
A faint blush spreads across Jamie's face at Cerise's wink. Why do attractive people make her feel like this. tsunsmad She hops a few steps back and positions herself to get a good shot of both of them, as well as the garden backdrop. She briefly checks her pockets after Saif's comment, but doesn't find what she's looking for. "A-ah, I don't have the, uh, timer thingy on me right now, but i-it's fine! Don't worry!" She must've left the self-timer in her bag inside the venue, but it'd take too much time to go and grab it. She doesn't mind it though, being in front of the camera feels too awkward to her anyway. "Now, give me your best smiles!" As the shutter clicks, she makes a mental note to herself to develop the film as soon as possible. She'll bring the photos to the office when it's all done. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @mei | cerise (I'M PROBABLY GOING TO BED NOW SO WE CAN PROBABLY BRING THE RP TO A CLOSE,, SENDS YOU BOTH A KISS!!)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 10:01 PM
@pepo 📸 jamie @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @mei | cerise please react with 👍 if you're ready to close room, you're free to take it to DMs !
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
Tucked aside from the banquet hall are two entrances to the state of the art kitchen fixed on opposite sides, with stainless steel restaurant-grade appliances inside quite ahead of their time. There are numerous surfaces in order to place work-in-progress dishes, although for the sake of cost, the room itself is somewhat tight. Please make note of that when carrying hot trays of oil, or anything sharp, or… just yourselves, really.
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 12:46 PM
In a sea of stainless steel and billowing steam, caterers and cooks busk away, prepping platters and pouring sputtering, hot butter that dress the lobsters in order to meet the demands of the hungry officials. Tightly tucked between the rotation of servers and cooks, a towering, dark figure in silk is seen bent over a counter. His attire and height makes him stick out like a sore thumb, but the staff don't seem to question it- in fact, they encourage his helping hand. He is seen slowly chopping away at.... green onions? "Ah-- my eyes... burns!" June wipes one, taking a step back. Suddenly, a bump- he accidentally rams into someone behind him, his arm instinctively reaching out to catch the poor victim.
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 01:33 PM
Jericho is also in the kitchen, hard at work helping prepare all the lobsters. He’s dressed quite simply with an apron on top as a precaution. There’s a change of clothes he has stored away—not because he plans on mingling at this stupid party for long, but if he’s going to say hello to Cerise he would prefer it not being while he’s dressed like a housewife. 20 There’s a frown of concentration on his face as he transfers a freshly cooked lobster. As such, he doesn’t notice the person stumbling towards him until its too late. Thankfully the stranger has the reflexes to catch him, but the lobster isn’t so lucky as it goes sailing through the air and striking an innocent passerby. “MY LOBSTER!!!” Jericho yells in despair. “Do you know how much that cost you idiot—get your hands off of me!!” He’s quick to shove the person away and fix an extremely hostile glare on him. @flan 🦋 june @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 02:08 PM
Social gatherings were… very painfully… very obviously… not his cup of tea. Introverted at heart, and socially awkward beyond saving, Luciel feels exhausted even being in a crowded area. However… he really wanted to try his best this time to mingle with his coworkers. Plus, Lullaby so kindly invited him to this festivity… he wasn’t very use to people reaching out to him like this, so he had to at least try. Predictively, Luciel wasn’t… sure what he was suppose to do once he arrived. It seemed as if some found their own groups already and… well, glancing at the bar, he wasn’t much of a drinker. He didn’t want to just stand there, so perhaps he could make himself useful elsewhere… The kitchen was just the first place he stumbled upon. Maybe someone needed help with something here? And assistance was needed alright… considering a whole lobster was almost hurled towards him once he entered the room. 1d20=17 The shellfish was successfully caught. Although… because it was just cooked… it was… burning his hands…
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 02:08 PM
@flan 🦋 june @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 02:24 PM
The shove didn't do much as he stood there in shock, eyes close to tears. "Wh-" He felt a heavy sensation come through, curdling deep inside his gut as he peered into piercing turquoise eyes. Idiot... June's mind retreated away to some distant shore away from Jericho's scolding. Oh how reckless he was. "S--" Before he could apologize profusely for his recklessness, he catches glimpse of an unwary passerby. With their swift yet seemingly delicate hands, they caught the piping hot crustacean with great fortitude. Without skipping a beat he drew himself forward, grabbing the lobster from their hand and tossing it back on the platter in Jericho's hand. "NO- your hands!! ... your hands-- are you okay??" He cries at Luciel in panic.
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flan 🦋 june 20-Jun-21 02:24 PM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 02:56 PM
“Hey!” Jericho lets out a cry of indignation when the lobster is thrown roughly back on the platter. He follows June to see the person who caught the shellfish and—Luciel. His scowl deepens. “Standing there crying and holding his hands won’t do anything, you fool,” he snaps. He places the platter down on a nearby empty counter with an aggressive clang and turns on the sink. He checks the water to make sure its cool without being too cold and turns to the two. “Run your hands under the water, Luciel.” As he speaks to the pink-haired man, he shoots another dark glare at the stranger. He’s not even close to done being mad. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel @flan 🦋 june
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 03:28 PM
Before he could properly react to the lobster’s final revenge, i.e. burning the hands of someone who would very much be keen on eating it, it was removed as quickly as it had appeared. Although it hurt, Luciel’s expression barely showed signs of a reaction—blinking slowly before looking at June’s panicked state. “Ah… I’m… fine…” well, he really wasn’t, but he thought it was awful kind of the stranger to fret over him… honestly they seemed to be more worried than he was. Not that the scorching shell didn’t make him at least wince, but noticing Jericho’s scowl towards him hurt just a little bit more. Had he done something to upset him again…? Well… he supposes getting mildly injured after entering a room wasn’t the most… ideal thing. But then.. a flicker of kindness (basic human decency more like it…) as Jericho turned on the sink and instructed him to run his hands under the cool water. Perhaps this gesture didn’t mean he was mad at him after all..? “Thank you…” he softly nodded before turning to the stranger. “I think I’ll be fine… thank you as well… pardon for touching the food with my bare hands…” treating the burn he went—!
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 03:28 PM
@flan 🦋 june @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 03:46 PM
A wave of fear rushed down his spine upon receiving the deadly glare. June remembers he was on the verge of tears before intercepting the lobster from burning his cohort's hand further. He finds himself in the center of a brewing storm, becoming the receiving end of Jericho's lightning bolt. Of course- his emotions make him so irrational. Thankfully someone logical like Jericho was amongst them. He looks down at his own burnt palms and brushes them to his side. Fool. Walking toward lobster savior Luciel, he hands him a clean towel to wrap his hands. "Lobsters are replaceable... your hands are not.." June directs his gaze back at the aproned man. "But I still do apologize for my clumsiness... I'll do anything to help you fix up the lobster--" He sheepishly eyes Jericho.
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flan 🦋 june 20-Jun-21 03:46 PM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 04:08 PM
“It’s fine,” Jericho replies curtly to Luciel. He’d only touched the shell after all. It’s technically still edible thanks to him (although he plans to set it aside to give to someone he doesn’t like. Like Kylik). He narrows his eyes at the other man apologizing and folds his arms, looking every bit the part of a disdainful teacher. “Is that so?” “Luckily for both of us you don’t have to do anything. But I must question whether you should even be allowed in the kitchen with the “grace” that you have.” He huffs and looks disdainfully at his out of place silk suit. This man belonged by the bar, not behind a frying pan. “What’s your name?” @Li💤 ♟ Luciel @flan 🦋 june
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 04:38 PM
Chest softening at June’s words, Luciel couldn’t help but stare at the towel before gingerly wiping his hands with it. They still slightly sting, but it wasn’t something he couldn’t tolerate. Hearing Jericho’s spiteful words, Luciel thought he was being very… harsh. It all seemed like a genuine accident—but he didn’t know if he should interject seeing as he only arrived during the aftermath… “Ah… well if assistance is needed… I can help too…” it’s what he came here to do after all, and maybe everyone will be in a better mood with an extra helping hand… he couldn’t help but wonder if parties were always this hectic…
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 04:39 PM
@flan 🦋 june @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 04:52 PM
A final glance at Luciel's burnt hands before turning to Jericho like a soldier on command. "June..!! June Love at your service. And your name... s...?" He offers his burnt hand to Jericho for a shake, placing his other on Luciel's shoulder. "Yeah, you have a point... I asked for a tour of the venue and when I got into the kitchen the cooks said they needed more hands on garnishes and... I couldn't just leave a guy hanging!" He chuckles nervously, nodding with Luciel. "If you don't need any more help, I guess I can get out of your way. Are you the head chef here?"
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flan 🦋 june 20-Jun-21 04:52 PM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 05:06 PM
Instead of shaking the man’s hand, Jericho takes his outstretched wrist and turns his hand to examine it with a clinical eye. “Did you burn your hands too?” He says with an annoyed frown. “Put your hands under the running water, June.” Although he’s using his name now, it carries the same tone as an insult. “You’re of no use if your hands are hurt.” “My name is Jericho Vidali.” He steps away from the two to resume cooking. “If it’s from you two, I have no need for your assistance.” He’s quite confident he can handle things on his own—and then he can tell Cerise about how he took care of everything and she can say “oooh~if only I knew you sooner” in that elegant voice of hers and then— His eyes light up at the possibility and he shoots another annoyed glance at the two men. “You might as well join the party once you’re done taking care of yourselves. You’re already dressed the part.” @flan 🦋 june @Li💤 ♟ Luciel (edited)
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 05:23 PM
He ignores the man's suggestion(?) to run his hand under water. "Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Vidali. Apologies again for the food- I look forward to having it. Thanks again for your service... I'm around if you need a hand.. or.. maybe a dance partner!" He turns to Luciel, patting the back of his hand. "Let me know if you need anything as well. Careful with your hands--" Oof, without skipping a beat June takes a large stride towards the exit to go have a small panic somewhere.
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 05:59 PM
Ah… June… he mentally repeated the name in his head so that he could remember it later. As he dried his hands, it seemed like Jericho was… less than enthusiastic about the two of them helping out… If that was the case, Luciel wasn’t one to linger around areas where he seemed unwanted. He barely had time to introduce himself before June left… darn… he supposes this was his exit as well. “I wish you luck with cooking…” kindly responds before leaving as well. Luciel exits the kitchen
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 10:39 PM
All this time and Kylik still hasn't gotten to eat any lobster...This Shit Is So Sad. Not that he came here just to stuff his face, but - well. He wouldn't lie and say the free meal wasn't a large part of the draw. That and - well. People he- (He is turning his brain off right now, He Is Not Thinking He Is Going To Eat And Definitely Not Think. Everything is Normal And Fine.) The last time he had checked the food was....somewhere - but the kitchens seemed like a good place to look for something to fill his stomach. And so he pushes open the doors and looks around - it seems that...cooking time had finished, with only a couple of pots remaining on the stoves. ....Where....was the food? tails He walked between the counters, peering into the pots, which were all empty except for - ah? Was this...some kind of soup? Kylik stuck a finger into the pot, touching the lukewarm liquid that was almost clear. Hm. Salty? And just a little fishy.... He supposed it would do, he thought, as he took another sip of the leftover lobster boil water. Hmm. Weird soup. He kept drinking.
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roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik 20-Jun-21 10:39 PM
@li 📽 ernie SORRY KYLIKS JUST HERE))
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 11:00 PM
Okay. So. Definitely steering clear from Adrian for the rest of the night, and. Well. Forever, indefinitely- until he could explain to him convincingly enough that he and everyone's favorite lawyer weren't having actual illicit affairs. Just................. funny made up... ones...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Ernest heaves the pack of beer and his now stocked-up plate into the kitchen. The food was cold and he didn't think he'd bother to heat it even if there were appliances to do so, he just wanted a counter to hide behind or something so people wouldn't ask about his neck or look at it. Or talk to him in general. Or look at him. At least until he had the mental energy for it. So he makes his way in, ready to plop down somewhere, and sees a guy tasting the remnants of the lobster boiling water. monkeyaway monkeylook monkeystare "Um." Ooookay.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 11:00 PM
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 11:13 PM
Kylik is, drinking his depression soup, when he's interrupted by a familiar face - who is conveniently carrying a plate of food, and a pack of beer. "............Oh." It took a moment, but Kylik remembers why Ernest looks familiar now. "You're.....Hot dog guy. Hey." He blinks, realizing he's being stared at, and turns back to his "soup", before looking towards HotDogGuy yet again. ".....Did you...want some?" Maybe they could do a trade.... 🥺 @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 11:19 PM
Ernest's face remained straight as he got on his tiptoes and looked at the foggy water inside of the pot Kylik was tasting. Oooooookay x2. Ernest's face remained nonplussed however- he really didn't have the energy or place to judge considering he came her to escape that judgement. "Uh. Yeah, that's me..." This guy recognized him? Hot dog guy......... "Oh, you're the guy who..." he would make a punching gesture, but his hands were full. "Bug boy." At Kylik's offer, he sniffs. "No!" Ernest says. "You can have some of my stuff though. I'm not that hungry." He gives a weak... smirk-grin. Barely. It's what he can muster in an attempt to be nice. "Too many people out there, sometimes." (edited)
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 11:22 PM
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 11:32 PM
"....Oh." Kylik gives a small grin. It's low energy in here tonight, boys. "...Thanks." He takes a biscuit and breaks it in half, chewing slowly as he nods. "....Yeah." He agrees, in a simple fashion. Even before this, Kylik wasn't one to revel in crowds. He gives a shrug and then a small laugh. "...I don't really do...parties. Especially not with the...." He does a half-hearted spirit fingers gesture with his free hand. Presumable to mean, fancy shmancy dress code. "...Probably wouldn't even have come if it wasn't for-" He waves the half of the biscuit he took from Ernest's plate. "-y'know." He takes another bite. ".... and look at me, now......leeching off of you." A pause. A swallow. "....Sorry....About that." @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 11:40 PM
Ernest's eyes follow Kylik's various flourishes as he talked. He places the package down next to him, sits down on the tile, cracks a lukewarm one. "....Dude, it's a biscuit. It's not even mine. It's totally fine," He snorts. "You wouldn't call me a leech if I did the same to you, would you? Have more. I can go grab more." He places the plate down next to him on the floor. He kinda felt like when he was in grammar school, having lunch out on the yard on the concrete. Ants crawling everywhere. Except this sucked worse, for completely different reasons. And he... doesn't really have anything more to say about that. "You can have a beer if you want, too. They're not mine either." He takes a sip and snorts. "Suit isn't even mine," he remarks sardonically.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 11:40 PM
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Xunyi BOT 20-Jun-21 11:50 PM
This is the first Fancy Dinner Party Xunyi's ever been to and it's been....it's certainly been Something. They've never really enjoyed huge social gatherings, and to be honest, they're starting to regret it with every minute that passed. Unfortunately, they signed up to help with the clean up the venue, so at this point they could only wait the event out. Anyways, as much as the food was pretty good, they were still a little hungry. Or maybe they just wanted to find something to kill the time. Either way, they found themselves wandering into the kitchen. They make a similar realization as Kylik had earlier as they check the kitchen out..though the leftover lobster water was certainly emphasized by Kylik's presence beside it. He was...drinking....? The lobster water? Was Xunyi..interrupting something? "Is there no food."
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meow | xunyi 20-Jun-21 11:50 PM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 11:52 PM
Ernest waves nonchalantly to Xunyi (‘sup), points to the lobster water, and then points to the plate next to him. @meow | xunyi @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 11:58 PM
"....Yeah.....Thanks." It's just a word, but the gratitude is genuine. Kylik sits down with Ernest, and gives a slightly more relaxed smile as he reaches over to grab a beer. Usually - he wouldn't. But today. He thinks he deserves one. He cracks the newly aquired drink open, and takes a long swig. "....Same." "...about the suit. I mean." He fingers the navy coat he's wearing with a depreciative smile. "....Well. It was. a gift I guess." Another sip. "But sure doesn't feel...mine. Like I could ever afford something like this if I worked for ten years straight." There's a bitterness to that. He looks up at the sound of a new voice - and follows Ernest in giving Xunyi a wave. "....Hey. We're, uh. Down here." Sitting in his very expensive suit with his ass on the ground. Shit. Right. For a second Kylik's tempted to get up, but - what's the point in that now? God, He's an idiot. He takes another drink. "....There's ....still some soup left, if you want it. Tastes kinda...weird though." @li 📽 ernie @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 12:09 AM
Xunyi assesses their options with mild disappointment. They give the lobster..soup..a long stare. Tries their best not to judge. They're judging. Just a little. They do, however, walk over to grab a beer from beside Ernest. A drink will have to be enough for now. "Is there nothing in the cupboards and whatever? Maybe we can just cook something quick up." They suggest, heading to the side of the kitchen to look. They pause, turning back to the other two, "Uh, only if you want. And my cooking's not..great? I think." @li 📽 ernie @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 12:19 AM
Ernest's head knocks back against the countertop he was resting against. "Suit's nice. Matches your eyes." Ernest gives a modest thumbs up, although he seems to have checked out by the way his eyes were trained on the counter across from him. He takes a big swig from his drink. "Mine's my brother's. Cunt doesn't know how to pick good colors. I wish my suit was navy blue. I guess it's kinda blue." "...I kinda don't want to move another inch, so you guys can do whatever you want, I support you all no matter what," he says flatly. "Including drinking the boiling water which isn't soup. Or starting a fire." Shit. Would it be rude to smoke in here? Would that set off a fire alarm? He sighs. "...Do you guys mind if I smoke?" @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @meow | xunyi
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 12:43 AM
He would say thanks again, but hes feeling a little repetive. He gives Xunyi a thumbs up as well. "....I'm not picky." As evidenced by . drinking the lobster water. "...Go for it. If you need, uh - help. I'll do my best." He was not a chef. But he could probably? stand? and do things? If asked. He raises his drink at Ernest, before - pausing for a split second - not...soup? Aha. HotDogGuy is probably just talking about some other. water. Right. He finishes his sip. "...Smoke away." He actually finds the smell, comforting, usually. It reminds him of. a different time and place. Familiarity. Ernest's words remind him of something also - even if their harsh tone makes him want to flinch. "...Y'know, I used to do - the same thing. With my brother." He's also, not looking at Ernest anymore. "Pick out, shit clothes. And then he'd have to wear them and they'd fit all wrong." After that, he takes a longgggg drink. God. Almost empty already. He grabs another from the pack, forgetting that he was only supposed to have One. @li 📽 ernie @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 01:01 AM
"Yeah go ahead." Xunyi responds as they continue to open and close all the cabinets. How were there this many pots and bowls and plates and so little actual food? Depressing. And ah..now Kylik's talking about personal things like siblings and stuff. concern "Noodles." Xunyi announces suddenly, with slight triumph, tossing a half used bag of pasta onto the counter. It must have been leftovers that got looked over during cleanup. Actually, half-used was an overstatement. There were barely any pasta left at all. Nonetheless, Xunyi fills an empty pot with water and turns on the stove, a spring in their movements. @li 📽 ernie @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 01:16 AM
Ernest kicks his legs back, a quiet yesss escaping his lips. He takes out his pack of cigs, fumbles one out, wedges it between his lips and grabs his lighter. "Thank you Xunyiii," Ernest drones, in the singsongy way kindergarteners made kids do. He flicks his lighter a couple of times, shielding the cig so that the smoke wouldn't waft up too quickly. He sucks in, and is content to switch between the cigarette and his drink. "Used to- Sorry for bringing up sore shit," Ernest multitasks between the various things he was consuming at the same time. "At least we're eating good now, haha," he laughs, but it comes out somewhat wry. "This is the best paying job I've had iinnnn...." He looks up at the ceiling. "A longass time. And still no suit or carr." burgersad "So how's everyone's nights been, squires?" @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @meow | xunyi
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 01:30 AM
Kylik clinks his drink against Ernest's, "....It's fine. We have...noodles now." To soothe the pain of, you know, depressing shit. "...Or. We will. Soon?" Praise be to Xunyi. He nods, in agreement yet again. "....Cheers to that. We don't even - really...do that much, do we?" In comparison to the rest of Kylik's jobs, at least. "....Kinda fucked up." The less work you do, the more money you make? The law is inside out, the world is upside down - explains why rich people have so much time to sit around and throw...extravagant parties though. He considers Ernest's question. "Okay." A pause. "...Kissed a friend." He takes a long ass drink. He didn't plan on saying that. "...How about you?" @li 📽 ernie @meow | xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 01:45 AM
"Mabye." Xunyi answers Kylik, "There's not much." The water boiled, and Xunyi dumps the noodles in. Ah. They need to find something to stir the noodles with. He listens to Kylik's answer with slight curiosity. Guess the beers were starting to get to him? Reminded of its existance, Xunyi takes a sip from their own drink. "I'm making noodles." They say in answer to Ernest's question. Right, find something to stir the noodles with. Xunyi returns to opening and closing cabinets. @li 📽 ernie @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 02:01 AM
Clink clink bitches! 🥂 "Soo fucked up. Not that I'm complainin' though." Ernest sips too much of his drink and ends up hacking a bit. "Cough cough- That pyramid (?) in the park was fucked though. I thought I was gonna die." He half-watches Xunyi shuffle around, but mostly focuses on the sounds that that produced instead. "Oh, what?" Ernest deadpanned, but that seemed to actually garner quite some genuine interest despite of his tone of voice. "I did something stupid and now everyone thinks me and my friend are gay lovers." He points are the red mark on his neck that was there to stay. "I just thought it would be funny!" He looks into his drink, droning on without even being asked to elaborate. "'Cause he's always super funny and has something surprising or smart to say, and I dunno, I was trying to.... not impress him, but try to make everything chill. I was.. trying to be like him. And stuff." Actually, thinking about it just forced him to think more about it, in ways he didn't really want to. He wedges his cig between his middle and index finger, and covers his face. "He's not mad at me now, but..." if that bastard Liu snitches.... or someone starts to spread rumors.... "He will be." He takes another chuff of his dart. "...What kinda noodles are you making?" He looks up at Xunyi, still sulky. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @meow | xunyi
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 02:55 AM
Kylik looks towards Xunyi, noodle maker extraordinaire and gives a little, fist pump of solidarity. Sorry this is all he’s good for right now. “….I’m sure. They’ll taste great.” To Him, at least. He turns back and squints at Ernest and his , obvious red mark, trying to process all the other man’s problems. There was a lot. that was said. “…Does…what other people think…matter?” He looks upwards takes another gulp from his drink. “…I mean. Yeah. A lot of times. But…..From what you said- if you know, and he knows, that you aren’t……together? Then… you guys understand each other…. yeah?” He nods with determination that only the slightly drunk have. “…That’s enough isn’t it?” To understand. To be understood. “…You could just - tell him. If you’re….worrying. But why…would he be mad at you for something other people think?” He suddenly points at Ernest “…It has nothing to do with your friendship. That’s between you… and him.” and well. Kylik and Xunyi, now that they’re being told this, but the point still stands. “….Unless. You actually… do want to-?” He makes a vaguely pained expression. Getting too close to his own shit right there.
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roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik 21-Jun-21 02:55 AM
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 04:12 AM
Xunyi gave up on listening in to their conversation. They can't follow at all. Maybe they weren't drunk enough to be on their wavelength? Xunyi takes another sip of their drink. They look down at Ernest as he asks and almost pats his head because of the sulky expression, "I'm making..cooked noodles." Xunyi nods. Yup. They'll be cooked. They finally find some type of spatula and goes back to their noodles to get stirring..ah..the noodles got stuck to the bottom... burgersad @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 04:36 AM
“Oh boy, I fucking love cooked noodles,” Ernest drinks… more. burgersad And he listens to Kylik, attention fully captivated surprisingly enough. Whether the words sunk in as intended was beyond them all, but. Something seemed to stick. “To understand each other…” “No, but… that all makes sense, but still… ‘t’s cause…” As blabbery as Ernest was getting in his inebriation, it also became hard to find the right words at times. He clears his throat. “Sometimes the truth is…. not what it actually is? I don’t… fuck, I’m too drunk to explain this good. But if it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, even if it’s a dog, what makes it a dog? If everyone thinks it’s a duck? No, that comparison’s too fucking complicated- it’s more, like…. He’s got all this important stuff goin’ on based on his reputation, and he’s… what if he finds a girl he likes and she thinks he’s fucking gay because of me? All over something stupid I didn’t think through just one time? I dunno. Maybe I’m thinking into it too much. Maybe it’ll just all blow over….” His eyes stare blankly into the counter, wide, as he takes another inhale from his cig. Maybe if he threatened Liu he’d keep quiet, but it’s not like he wanted to be known for that either…… nor did he want to inflict harm… With everything on his mind, it seemed like the last of Kylik’s comment almost whizzed completely by him. Except the cogs were indeed still whirring in there, he just was a bit… occupied. With all the thoughts.
“I don’t know, man! I don’t know what I want ever- I’m terrible at relationships!” He mumbles, albeit frustratingly (at himself). “I’ve never even had friends until I got this job! So I just don’t want to…. ruin it all. Over having stupid ideas. Or wondering about stupid shit. Like whether I like like certain people. ‘Cause what if I’m just happy to finally have friends?” Back to the bottle. burgersad @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @meow | xunyi sorry that hes. like that
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 02:11 PM
"Cooked noodles are..definitely better than uncooked noodles." Kylik says. as a Man with experience. Though, you know, sometimes the sensation of biting into uncooked ramen- He's not thinking about it actually. In fact, he's having a hard time thinking about, anything. Ernest's strange duck dog metaphor goes flying over his head as does a lot of the other man's rambling - but the last segment seems to echo something in him, an all too familiar refrain brought to the surface by alcohol and adrenaline crash. ".......Yeah." Kylik closes his eyes and takes a long drink. "........I get it." And he really did. How many years did he live in a blind stupor of endless work? And at the time, it was fine. Because he didn't have anything else left. "..........It's harder. Having something to lose." Another swallow, this one harsh in it's movements. "......But, sometimes even when you're....doing your best to...hold on to things. You can't." He drinks between his words, the alcohol keeping them flowing. "Sometimes. You're- We're- fuck ups. And everything goes to shit. And there's nothing you can do." He waves his bottle around. "- so what's the point? Worrying won't fix anything - can't save or stop it." Kylik turns to put a hand on Ernest's shoulder, gripping firmly. The words aren't for him. Not really, but he says them anyway. For himself. "...You've already had nothing. And you're still here. You lived, right?" There's a mixture of frantic fervor and despair in his voice. "...So you can do it again. If it all - falls apart - you've already been there..... So it's fine." He exhales, closes his eyes and goes back to slumping with his back against a counter. "......Just. Do what you want. Don't think. Whatever happens - you'll survive it." And if you didn't then you were just one more stone washed away by the waves, and that was fine too. @li 📽 ernie @meow | xunyi
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 02:58 PM
Even from Ernest’s drunken stupor he sorta got the impression that he and Kylik weren’t on the same page. Hell…. Kylik’s. Issues. Sounded a lot more uh. Over-encompassing than Ernest’s. Yet…. they hit close to home anyway. It’s not like Kylik knew a thing about Ernest or vice versa, but looking at how serious Kylik purported himself and how firmly he gripped his shoulder- (and lucky he was drunk enough to not be put off by sudden gestures like that-) it was something that hit close to home for Kylik too. Ernest sighs shakily, watching Kylik seem to unravel under his understated disposition. “Oh my god….” He says, extremely sympathetically, as if he was in awe. He tucks the cig behind his ear and reaches out to massage Kylik’s nape comfortingly. His brows furrowed in serious concern, and his lip wibbled into a frown. “Yuou’re right. Who cares if I want to BLEEP Kitzinger. I have more serious things t’be ddeprrss’ed about.” He frowns even deeper, trying to pull Kylik into a side-hug. “And t’live for. That aren’t men. Because m’not gay,” He sniffs. “I’m such a fuckup. I should’ve gone into accounting likge Parker. SNIFF@roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik ft. xunyi
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Xunyi BOT 21-Jun-21 04:00 PM
Ernest and Kylik really seemed to be going through things. Xunyi's not sure what things, but they seem to know what things, so they just continue to make their noodles. That's what they were here for, after all. Xunyi hopes they wouldn't have to figure out how to help them get home, too. They keep rifling through all of the kitchen's cabinets and drawers in an attempt to keep themselves busy, to stay in the background of Ernest and Kylik's vulnerable moment, and manage to find seasoning! and even one (1) egg! which they promptly add to the noodles. They turn off the fire just as Ernest admits to..Xunyi quickly redacts it in their brain concern None of their business none of their business. They dump the extra water into the sink and plop the pot of noodles in the middle of the floor, along with some extra utensils they found, and sits himself down behind it. "Eat time." They announce. They have high hopes for these noodles, for once. Who knew culinary genius arose from trying very hard not to be too involved with two drunk men on the floor in the kitchen of a fancy dinner party. @li 📽 ernie @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 04:11 PM
It was, certainly strange to be, comforted by a drunk man he barely knew, while also, inebriated, but Kylik wasn't complaining. Right now, at least. He leans into Ernest's side hug, and slumps his head onto the other man's shoulder, nodding (though it probably looked more like, he was just rubbing his face onto Ernie. That's fine. It was nice. to be. touched. sometimes.) "....Accounting is shit." Kylik mumbles, squinting while he tries to lift a bottle to his lips once again. "Bankers are shit. You're...decent." Don't become a class traitor Ernie. "....Parker could never....throw hot dogs like you." He literally doesn't know who Parker is, but he feels that this is the truth. He closes his eyes for what feels like a second, and when he opens them again, there Xunyi is, with noodles. "......Thank you......for my life." He says, genuinely, wobbling a little as he tries to sit up straight in order to eat. "....When I'm. sober. I.....will......" presumably, do something in return? He thinks this and then doesn't speak, because he's too busy eating noodles. 😋 @li 📽 ernie @meow | xunyi
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 04:32 PM
He plucks his cig back into his mouth. ”Hmll yh brther,Hell yeah brother, Ernest mutters as Kylik expresses his distaste for the bourgeoisie that was the upper middle class. Ernest gives a gentle knock between their heads before rubbing Kylik’s shoulder and pulling away. He wasn’t nearly this touchy when he was sober, but… the sentiments about being touched were pretty much the same. “Parker’s……… shit. Stupid cunt. Stupid ugly ginger cunt.” He looks over to Xunyi as they stooped over with the pot of noodles- as pathetically simple as the meal was, it smelled pretty good. He wasn’t really hungry, but he figured it’d be a waste if he didn’t partake in some as well. So he reaches over for a utensil. “I think………. you……. are the best……………. fucking ever.” And then he digs in as well. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik @meow | xunyi (edited)
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li 📽 ernie 21-Jun-21 04:42 PM
The three dig in in comfortable silence, utensils scraping against the pot. Somehow, the fire alarm miraculously doesn’t set off, and neither do either of the drunkards’ feelings. Maybe this was the magic of nat20 noodles. ROOM OPEN
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 10:31 PM
...And Jericho drags Ernest into the kitchen!!! Back at it again my boy. thunk He lets go of Ernest's hand and starts rummaging around the kitchen. "You. Just. Stand there. Idiot." He says, pointing at the stupid drunk man like a dog that needs to be told to Sit and Stay, before going back to whatever he's doing. After a few minutes, he produces a bread basket with a few loaves still in it and a glass of water, which he slides over to Ernest. "Drink and eat. You need to sober up." It's not the tastiest thing in the world, but Ernest is not deserving of his culinary skills. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 21-Jun-21 10:43 PM
Ernest is almost completely enthralled now, like he was watching a circus sideshow. Classical hits he went through during their short adventure to the kitchen included “Your hand’s fuckin’ small dude-” “Oh, gloves. My picture…” and “You smell like a fruit.” Finally he gets placed in the kitchen to his own devices, and when Jericho calls him an idiot, he laughs and flips him off dutifully. Once the cooking was done, He ambles over to the counter, eyeing the bread and water tentatively. Surprisingly no snide comments about the quality of the meal. He reaches out and takes a bite into a slice. ”Thank you Mr. Jericho,” he replies in a similarly singsongy tone as he had to Xunyi. He digs in until his cheek is full of crumbs, but at least Ernest had the tact to purse his lips and only speak when it didn’t risk projectile shooting out crumbs all over himself. “Where we goin’ next? Wanna go to the closet?” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @dee 🌼 doris tsun
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 11:13 PM
Doris was definitely feeling the side effects of the handful of drinks she had, but somehow she's managed to keep it to a slight buzz rather than full on tipsy or drunk unlike the several other times she's drank. Maybe she was finally starting to learn what her tolerance was? She usually doesn't like drinking, but at least learning this was a good thing right? After finding a way out of the games on the dance floor she had wandered around tripping on her heels along the halls trying to find the restroom before making her way back to the dance floor, only to find the games already over and Ernie nowhere in sight. Worried, she tries to make her rounds across the banquet hall, finally spotting him with Jericho in the kitchens. Oh gosh. Jericho. She had already apologized to Jacob the other day in the office but had managed to avoid Jericho so far. She needed to apologize to him too but.... he was a little harder to approach than Jacob. Dear God please help her. At least Jericho seemed to be helping Ernie...? "Ernie!" She says with a relieved sigh, stumbling slightly as her heels hit tiles instead of carpet, but she manages to balance herself to meet them by the counter. She looks to Jericho, giving him a polite smile that she hopes doesn't look like a wince because she's nervous and cringing internally from their last encounter... "How are you doing?" She asks the both of them. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @li 📽 ernie
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 11:41 PM
As Ernest ambles over, Jericho places his hands on the man's shoulders and turns him so that they're facing each other. "Ernest...I want you to know that the reason I am always calling people out on their inappropriate gay jokes is because I find them unprofessional. And the reason I find them unprofessional is because they all too often edge into the territory questioning the sexualities of coworkers when that is literally no one's business." While he speaks, Jericho fixes the man's rumpled collar and buttons up the rest of the man's shirt with practiced ease. His words are clinical and precise as he reaches for Ernest's tie and begins retying it. "Based on your cute comments, I wouldn't be surprised if you and your friends have already gossiped about it. But let me confirm it, just for you. Yes, I am attracted to men. I hope this information amuses you to your satisfaction." As he completes the tie knot, Jericho meets Ernest's eyes as he puts extra strength into pulling the knot closed so its just a degree too tight. "Are there any other jokes you would like to make?" The question is spoken softly without breaking eye contact, and he keeps a firm grip on the man's tie. Jericho holds his gaze on Ernest for a beat longer once Doris enters. In a moment of spite, he reaches up and lightly brushes back the man's bangs and tucks them behind his ear. Satisfied with Ernest's fixed appearance, Jericho steps away from him to look at Doris. He folds his arms and leans against the counter. "Fine." @li 📽 ernie @dee 🌼 doris
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 12:15 AM
Ernest is silent (and obedient) for once, letting Jericho slap his clothes back together into proper shape. He even raises his chin and twists his arms accordingly- not like Jericho would need the cooperation with how briskly he was working. It was just a habit that was ingrained in Ernest, in spite of having not done it in so long that he forgot he even... knew how. Like riding a bike, though. You always remember. He watched and listened as Jericho did his work. Because the words Jericho said makes sense- Ernest wondered how much flack he would get if he just... stopped and explained things to everyone the way he did to Ernest right now. But he figured that with the way that the walkie-talkie channels ran high sometimes, even reasonable requests got shot down obscenely. Maybe Jericho had tried. He didn't seem like the type- but Ernest wasn't the chauvinistic highschooler that Jericho probably pinned him as either. Not in the slightest. Yet that was entirely his fault, not to say that Jericho was exactly a saint either. They were both incredibly stupid, Jericho just had a stick up his ass.
He's surprised at Jericho's assumptions, however, in spite of how reinforced they were. He wasn't necessarily losing sleep over Jericho's sexuality- but... then he remembers how he felt about being poked and prodded for a concrete answer for himself. Oh. "I'm not amused." Ernest replies in earnest. " I... think I do too. I won't tell anyone if you want me to promise not t--" At the sudden yank to his tie, Ernest's eyes do widen- mostly out of concern that Jericho was intending to strangle him. Evidently not so. Something, something- being stern with a dog. Right? That's how it went? "Yeah." Ernest utters as Jericho gingerly tidies his hair in their prolonged staring match. He wasn't used to this either, not from someone who was fond of him, let alone someone who'd probably leave him stuck in a freezer if given the chance. Guess it didn't matter- he'd still soak it in. Little things. "Wanna go to the closet?" His eyes search for an answer with a serious expression to match Jericho's steely gaze. One light brown, one dark, both flitting ever so slightly, looking for a cue. "....Kidding. I already know the answer's no," he grins lopsidedly. He nearly flies towards Doris, attempting to give her a bearhug. "Doris! I feel better seeing you! babymelt " blob_ok
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li 📽 ernie 22-Jun-21 12:15 AM
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 02:46 AM
There's a tension she didn't quite notice when she first entered the room, her concern for Ernie haven taken over, but before she can attempt to read the room, she's quickly engulfed in a bear hug from Ernie. Oh! A small laugh escapes her before she leans into his hug, his body warm and comforting. She gives him a tight squeeze before letting go, a soft smile on her face. "I'm glad," Doris says, "Though I'm really sorry I interrupted your conversation." She gives Jericho a nod in his direction before turning back toward Ernie, brows furrowed. She dusts off some stray crumbs from his vest, "I was a little worried about you... I didn't see you all night until the dance floor game. It looks like you've had..." she pauses, trying to figure out the right words before she looks him in the eyes, "An eventful night." At least he looked a bit more put together than when she last saw him. She wonders if he wants to talk about things, she had a feeling a lot of his recent actions and reactions were related to the conversations that went on the Walkie-Talkies. She wasn't entirely sure what was going on for things to have... escalated? She had also made note of his responses during the game earlier with the strangely worded "Identical Gender relations" question, she was curious but she also didn't want to push and probe him even further. He was probably tired of talking and needed a break, drunk as he is. Though... would it help him if she talked about her own experiences? To let him know it was okay? It felt like she should reassure him. She had meant to that other day but never got the chance to.
Yet Doris couldn't help up holding back from saying anything. They were still treading these new waters of getting to know each other again after so long. Would he even remember anything if she were to talk about it? She didn't want to overstep. Nervous. Scared? She didn't want to be. They were friends. She shouldn't be scared. She looks into Ernie's eyes for a moment longer, lips pursed in thought. Decisions. Making them was always difficult. Yet a steadfast determination was taking root, liquid courage was still running through her, that small buzz telling her to step up and do something about all this. She opens her mouth go speak, "I need to talk to you" Doris finds herself saying, voice soft yet firm. Thankfully she had enough self control to not blurt out how he's a mess, in more than one way. Which would be hypocritical of her because she was one too. She takes hold of Ernie's hand, "But let's find you a seat before you fall over."
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dee 🌼 doris 22-Jun-21 02:46 AM
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Jericho BOT 22-Jun-21 07:33 PM
"No need to apologize, our conversation was over," Jericho replies to Doris. He listens to her talk to Ernest, his eyes trained on the man as thoughts turn in his head. Well, it sounds like Doris has something important and personal to discuss with Ernest, and he takes that as his cue to leave. She seems capable enough to handle her drunk friend, anyhow. With a small nod in the couple's direction, Jericho leaves the kitchen. He'll have to approach Ernest another day, when he's actually sober. @li 📽 ernie @dee 🌼 doris (SORRY FOR THE WAIT WAHHH )
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 09:03 PM
Ernest looks down at Doris quite elatedly as she fusses over the crumbs on his shirt and spoke. She looked really pretty tonight, and…. he supposed he was proud of her? In a way? Even though he was drunk, he still found it in him to be proud (and glad) that she was here and dressed up in spite of any anxieties she may’ve had. Jericho slips out before Ernest can even notice- perhaps for the best for today. “…Yeah.” He mutters. “‘T’ feels like it’s dragged on for hours…” He rubs his temples. He watched as Doris seemed to deliberate over what she wanted to say. She was always really cautious, Ernest felt, but he wondered what things would be like if she spoke her mind more often. Like now. Her hand clutches his, and his fingers curl reflexively to hold it back. “…M’kay,” he raises his brows, letting Doris guide him. “What’dyou wanna talk about?” @dee 🌼 doris SORRY FOR THE WAIT AS WELL BUT blob_cheer
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 22-Jun-21 10:29 PM
"About you, I guess," She replies. "I hope that's okay." Doris finds a spot just outside the kitchen, perhaps it was the break spot if there was staff working, but right now it's empty and quiet, a decent spot for a conversation. She helps Ernie settle into a seat, then sits next to him. "I... hope I'm not overstepping but I... noticed you've been a little.... stressed the past few days? I... I don't want to make assumptions about things because-- because I feel like I don't know the whole story but... I guess what I want to ask is: Are you okay?" The tone of her voice is light but with an underlying seriousness. She knows this probably isn't the most ideal timing, but she felt like it was important to ask regardless. @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 22-Jun-21 11:31 PM
Ernest's brows remain raised, as if he didn't understand the need for the conversation, even though he sits compliantly in the seat. When Doris elaborates as to why she was concerned, he looked down at the counter-top, contemplative. ... "I don't know. It's kind of a lot." He sighs, the goofiness of being drunk and having picked on Jericho starting to settle down with Doris's serious yet gentle disposition emanating towards him. "Today has been both.... fun and kinda really crap," He utters, searching for the answers in his reflection. "I drank way too much, I... and..." "I feel like- I... you know how I'd always say I didn't care about how other people saw me? Even if it made me look bad?... I thought I really didn't, and still did, but..." he sighs. "I dunno, I got used to the idea that. Everyone saw me a certain way here- but then.. this week, and today especially, it seems like I thought... wrong." "It's-- it's not even about the gay or straight stuff, because really, I haven't... I haven't thought about it as much as I probably should've. Even though I sorta wished I could just... not think about it, ever. I haven't even thought about girls as much as I probably should my age, but it's just. Um..."
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"There was some stuff I was stressed about earlier, but it... probably doesn't matter as much as I thought at first. It's stupid and better if I just got over it, genuinely. What's really been on my mind is just... It's..." "It's scary? It feels like- I don't even know what's real yet, but I'm panicked about.... making sure people don't get the wrong idea about me. And this isn't even about being gay, even though it kinda is- it's about.... just. My personality. And stuff. Everything. It feels like if someone took the wrong idea and spun it it'd just go way too far for me to catch. Not like I'm scared about rumors, but. Just. People I look up to not liking me anymore." He sighs. "Sorry. I don't mean to vent. I'm--- It's stupid, I'm twenty-five years old and I feel like I'm going through shit highschoolers go through."
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 23-Jun-21 03:11 AM
She listens intently, letting Ernie talk it out. They sit in silence as she takes it all in and tries to find her words. "I'm not very experienced with things either, but I... I feel the same way... a lot of the time. I'm turning 23 next month and I don't feel like much of an adult. I know you say you don't care about what other people think, but I think it's kind of inevitable to care. To want to be seen in a certain way, to feel... understood. I know..." She looks toward the ceiling, tongue heavy, "For me, there are things people can easily pick out. H-how I'm shy and indecisive, how I stumble not only on my feet but on my words as well." She folds her hands across her lap, eyes trailing along the parallel lines across the ceiling. "And I hate how it's so easy for others to have this... impression, this picture of me with all the things I hate about myself that I wish I could change, thinking that's all that I am. I-I don't know if I'm making any sense." Doris sighs, scratching at her head. Her heart felt tight, uncomfortable being so vulnerable, yet content to be able to speak her thoughts for once without feeling like she would be judged.
"I feel like... maybe these pictures people take away can be hard to catch, like-- people will borrow the VHS with a badly copied tape inside from the library thinking it's the original. They only get a small bit of the real thing. People can always go back to the library and get a better copy. I-- does that make sense? I'm a little tipsy too so I'm barely understanding myself. What I mean is this: people like you. I like you. And it's okay if they get the wrong idea, they'll eventually learn to get the right one." "As for the gay or straight stuff..." She looks back at Ernie. She tentatively reaches out to hold his hand, "I- I know I already said a lot and-- and I've been rambling. Sorry. But it's okay to be attracted to both men and women. I am. I... wouldn't say I'm proud or out-- my mom does know about it-- I mostly keep it to myself... but I'm comfortable with it. And I hope you'll be able to sort out your thoughts and feel the same." Her face had grown warm from all that she divulged, feeling like hardcover book with it's spine and binding exposed. "S-s-sorry for talking so much. I just want you to know I'm here for you."
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dee 🌼 doris 23-Jun-21 03:11 AM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 23-Jun-21 03:38 PM
Ernest listens carefully, patiently. He heard her loud and clear- Doris’s stuttering and stumbling not at all as distracting or noticeable as she may think. At least, to Ernest. And the library analogy was quite astute- better than the one Ernest had tried to give Kylik earlier that evening with ducks and dogs. It just went to show how articulate Doris was even when she was a bit tipsy. It was also funny how the point of reference was a library- it was very uniquely their thing at that point, wasn’t it? What I mean is this: people like you. I like you. Ernest’s eyes started to feel quite wet- but he didn’t want to cry around Doris, at least not for a topic that he still felt a bit embarrassed about experiencing to begin with. He lets out a shaky breath and blinks the tears back before they could threaten to spill out. He could only guess how many times Doris had revised her impressions on him. He thought about days where he’d sit late into the evening on the steps of the library while waiting for his dad to pick him up after school. For some duration of the wait, Doris would be there, because wary gazes exchanged eventually became familiar ones, and bit by bit, childish caution encased some form of unspoken kinship. It didn’t matter if they liked the same books, because they both read anything with a front and an end. It didn’t matter if they didn’t speak, because offering a fruitsnack didn’t need anything more than a shy gesture or a hum. And as they got older and Doris’ hangups about her father became something she felt more and more capable to actually explore, Ernest was there, to apologize next to her for looking the other way on his shift while someone snooped among the restricted shelves that the librarians’ counter closed off.
And it donned on him that even though he never felt like he had any friends in his childhood, maybe that estimation was unfair. Doris had been there at some point, and he likely would’ve been much worse off without her. “…Nothing to be sorry about.” He squeezes her hand reassuringly. “…It all makes sense. And I feel better after you’ve said it. Thanks for telling me.” He gently pulls Doris towards him for another bearhug. “You’ve grown up a lot, Dor.” And he still felt like the same kid on the steps of the library, thinking about what movie to put into the tape player the next time the girl with the pigtails sat with him on the floor. “You gotta tell me when your birthday is, by the way,” he says mock-sternly.
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 23-Jun-21 07:13 PM
She doesn't feel like she has grown up all that much, she still feels like she's stuck on the same page of a book for years. She was still quiet, still unsure of herself, still not over things that happened in the past no mater how much she tried to move on. But if she were to really think about it, getting the job here at LQCC had ripped away at that bookmark and flipped the page into a new chapter. Maybe she was growing up a little, even if she wasn't aware of it. "You have too." Doris laughs softly at his question, pulling away from his hug, "It's July 7th. But.... now that you mention it, I don't know yours either. I'll be sure to write it down in my journal later so I won't forget." With the bulk of what she had to say off her shoulders, her awareness of the rest of the environment was coming back to her. She could hear the faint music carrying down the hall from the dance floor, the edge of the hall by the doorway the lights were flashing in a kaleidoscope of different colours, almost as if calling out to her. An opportunity, a challenge. She wasn't the best dancer, but maybe it would help. "I think you could use some exercise, take your mind off things" She says almost teasing, shy smile forming into a playful one. "Would you like to dance?"
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 23-Jun-21 08:00 PM
"March 4th, 25AA," He replies coolly. "I'll have to remember to get you something." He watches as Doris seems to become aware of their surroundings sooner than him; he'd tuned out the music to the point where he assumed the kitchen was pindrop silent, only to realize that the festivities still leaked in from outside, and had been their entire talk. Doris's words were captivating when she wanted them to be. She ought to have more confidence in that skill. "I think I need my stomach pumped," Ernest jokes, but slides out of his seat and offers his hand towards Doris once more. "But Doris knows best, and I think I'd like to dance, yes."
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@dee 🌼 doris aaaAAAA lmk if u wanna speedrun on the dancefloor or take dance to dms dogdance
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 09:57 PM
You know how there's a backyard with a garden? Welcome to the front yard - this area encapsulates the steps leading up to the venue. It's pretty :) There's a sign that shows off the venue's name [REDACTED REDACTED] and faces the parking lot. You can definitely hear the festivities (?) from inside.
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 10:02 PM
Cassius rubs the bridge of his nose. Being farsighted without his glasses was not helping right now when he needed to see his phone. Was he pressing the wrong buttons or was there no cell service? The taxi service was not picking up... With a sigh, he folds his phone and puts it back into his pocket. How far was the venue from his place..? Could he walk until there was service? He glances at the bustling party and then back to the empty road. Maybe if he waited long enough, he could hop into a taxi that was dropping off any late people. He looks up at the sky and ponders. 🧍 (edited)
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 12:13 AM
"Leaving already?" A voice sounds close to Cassius' ear. While not claustrophobic, Rhett did find the closet a little stuffy, and so his feet take him to partake in the relaxing night breeze, this time out on the lawn instead of the rooftop. It appeared that there stood another dapper figure with the same idea -- fumbling with their phone -- or were they planning to dip early from the function? It was Cassius Caro, the man who shared the magnificent swan ride with him during their shark exorcising adventure. "What do you think about continuing our date, instead?" Rhett looks and sounds completely serious. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 12:25 AM
Too distracted with the lack of cell service, Cassius failed to notice Rhett's footsteps approaching him. He jolts a bit at the sudden voice near his ear and turns around to check who it is- but his farsightedness ruins him yet again as the face near his is a blur. It's not a voice he necessarily recognizes immediately either... so he takes a step back far enough to see better. "Oh, hello Hamilton," Cassius says after the face comes into focus. He takes in the tone and body language of his coworker, he seemed serious enough. Cassius smiles at the red head's proposition and steps close again. "I suppose I can spare my night for you." @ren | rhett (edited)
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 12:33 AM
Ah yes, now he recalls how smooth Detective Caro was, as the other takes his words both seriously and confidently. Like a fox who suddenly finds itself stumbling into a trap, Rhett takes a cautious step backwards to recreate the space. "No glasses today?" Obnoxiously, Rhett waves his hand in front of the other's face. "Contacts?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 12:45 AM
With the seriousness that Rhett spoke his lines, Cassius was confused when he stepped away to create space again. He tilts his head slightly with curiosity, studying Rhett's face. Maybe the flirting was just a joke. How far would Rhett take it? "I usually don't wear my glasses outside of work because I'm farsighted. They're mostly to read paperwork." The wave in front of his face doesn't bother him at all, it's just another blur. "What shall we do for our date? Why don't you lead the way?" @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 01:01 AM
Maybe it was the solemness and earnestness in Cassius' voice or the other's age and statue but Rhett finds his usual cunning bite dulled, his mind stumbling before running forward once more. A tilt of his head. What angle should he play. . . okay then, he'll be an abhorrent narcissistic. "Without out your glasses, how can you see my beautiful face?" Still, he offers his colleague an arm. "Where shall we stroll, Detective Caro?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 01:17 AM
Cassius chuckles. "You're right, it's a shame I can't see your face up close." He leans in closer for a second with a slight squint and watches his vision turn Rhett into fuzzy colored blobs. Their 6 inch height difference wasn't quite far enough for Cassius to be able to see clearly. Nonetheless, Cassius hooks his arm with Rhett's, resigning himself to participating in the party again. "I'll leave it up to you. I believe in your ability to sweep me off my feet," he teases. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 01:29 AM
"Sweep you off your feet, hm?" Not a bad idea actually. Rhett leans over to scoop up Cassius' legs, hoping to very smoothly bridal-carry the other but -- AV says no pensivewobbly STR: 6. The red-haired man pitches forward, dragging Cassius down along with him. The tangle of long limbs lends to a fairly clumsy and painful fall IMPACT; 17. "Oh." Rhett laughs. What can one do but laugh? How can he rectify this situation? "I must have had too much to drink." A lie. He was completely sober. "Or. . . perhaps I'm falling in love?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius i am so sorr
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 01:42 AM
Okay- he didn't expect Rhett to actually attempt to sweep him off his feet. It was all moving too fast for Cassius to do anything and the two were already hitting the floor in tangled limbs when he realized what was happening. Rhett's burst of laughter has Cassius laughing too. That fall hurt pretty badly, but there wasn't an ounce of anger or annoyance from Cassius. "You're a sweet talker," he observes while rising to his feet. "Whatever could I have done to make a pretty boy like you fall in love with me?" His white suit was definitely dirtied, but he could just get it cleaned later. He offers a hand for Rhett too. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 02:04 AM
He beams at Cassius, as if being referred to as a sweet talker was a compliment of the highest kind. The suit however -- in the dark lighting, Rhett could still determine that it was light in color and knowing Caro, very pricey. Unfortunately, grass stains were not in vogue. Rhett takes Cassius' hand. "Hm, that's something you'd have to find out. . . my poor maiden heart can barely handle the confession." Once they are both standing once more, the hands wander to the other's shoulders, chest, and back, innocuously brushing them off. "Your suit is ruined. Let me get it dry cleaned, please." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius apologizES PROFUSELY AGAIn
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 02:17 AM
Cassius lets himself get pat down, even though it did nothing to remove the grass (green ass) stains. He smiles at Rhett's offer of kindness. "It's alright, I have a personal cleaner. You can make up for it in other ways though." He doesn't specify how, it's vague and up to Rhett's interpretation, a Cassius specialty. @ren | rhett FEEL FREE TO REPLY WHENEVER U WANT!! (pretends i dont see the cringe
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 21-Jun-21 04:09 PM
You can make up for it in other ways though. The grin widens. He knows exactly how vague it was and what Detective Caro might (or might not) be insinuating. "Let's grab a drink and perhaps a dance then?" Offers his arm once more. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius TUMBLES IN SORRY THIS IS SO LATE !!
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 04:20 PM
"Alright, let's have some fun," he smiles back. Cassius hooks his arm with Rhetts again. His ass hurts from the fall and he hopes he won't run into Lullaby after turning down their reasons to stay. Maybe he should get wasted tonight too... @ren | rhett to margaritaville?
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ren | rhett 21-Jun-21 04:24 PM
RHETT + CASSIUS LEAVE THE AREA | ROOM IS OPEN!
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 07:45 PM
Cassius enters the lawn again and pulls out his phone. Awkwardly holds it a foot away from his face so he can clearly see the tiny flip phone's screen while he presses in numbers. Would the taxi service pick up this time? feel free to... interact with him... convince him to stay or something... time is just a concept and it's stopped rn 😌
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 09:40 PM
Cassius calls the taxi service... And then folds his phone, slightly upset. The next taxi would arrive in 2 hours. Back to the party he goes. Cassius leaves the lawn
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 05:29 PM
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:14 AM
And pops out the front lawn. "-- I just think you'd understand when I say this." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:16 AM
They laugh, glancing around for the [rats]. "Damn, Morrie, talk like that and I might actually believe it." They grin. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:20 AM
He says nothing, which is a bit telling, and then he starts... ascending?? Not like the rapture, but climbing, because Luuvy has no idea how to write transitions or what the layout of this fake venue looks like. Yes, he does expect Lullaby to follow, put that +3 str to use. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:21 AM
You know. They somehow expected this when he singled them out and explained the situation. There's only one use they ever really have. They climb. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 01:32 AM
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 08:09 PM
Eventually, he peels away from the main event. There was only so long he could survive around food he couldn’t eat, and some non-kosher burgers sounded absolutely appetizing right now. He keeps an eye out for person-he-arrived-with-but-definitely-is-not-a-date while he idles around his bike. Suddenly, a phone call. “Hey, what’s up?” Morris attempts to pin the cell phone to his ear by his shoulder. He was still getting used to one of these devices, a ‘mobile phone’, being contacted by anyone from anywhere was still a new concept to him. “No, you didn’t call at a bad time, I’m just at a work-thing.” With the coat back on his silly pants with the padded knee pads was starting to make a lot more sense. “Did you want to hang out later?” Morris seems to halt all actions while waiting for the answer. “I see, well, some other time then. I have to go pierce my tongue or something anyways.” The ghost of a smile. “You’ll see it. Good night.” He places the helmet over his aching head and calls it a night. (JUST SOME KIND OF... CLOSING POST??? THANK FOR EVENT)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
We are not describing the bathroom. The hand soap is full, the paper towels immaculate, the toilet paper? Top grade. You’re welcome. There are multiple stalls and two sinks. This is the room for crying and drunken hype sessions.
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 08:07 PM
One minute he was walking down from the rooftop with Tyler, and the next—well, Tyler had disappeared. This was fine. He decides to take a detour into the venue bathrooms. Maybe that’s where Tyler’d gone? In any case, it would give him a chance to check his reflection and, well. Spruce up a bit. He’d wanted to go for a second round of food and top up his wineglass, but the banquet hall had been packed; one peek at the crowd and he’d scuttled away like a defeated cockroach. Which was why he was here. There was always something comforting about a well-maintained bathroom. Mirrors sparkling, marble countertops freshly wiped, lavender and bergamot hand soap filled to the brim… Hopefully, there wouldn’t be anyone crying in the stalls. (edited)
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 09:05 PM
Nothing like a panicking giant man barging in to ruin a pleasant moment in a pristine bathroom. He throws the pillow in an open sink, hands reaching for the other sink handles to draw out cold water. "Fine evening-" He retorts hurriedly to the person standing there, not realizing it was another one of his coworkers. He looks in the mirror, smacking his cheeks, relieved his normal complexion was returning to his face. His cheeks were still hot. "Sorry but- is there sweat on my back--" June turns around for Adrian to inspect his shirt, murmuring something under his breath.
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flan 🦋 june 20-Jun-21 09:06 PM
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 09:11 PM
A pillow sails through the air, landing squarely in the sink. Slam dunk. Adrian is mildly concerned. Before he can voice those concerns, a man follows closely behind, storming into the bathroom (though thankfully, not through the air). June seemed.. panicked, to say the least. All in all, it wasn't the worst thing that could've happened. At least in the rush, any questions of why, exactly, Adrian was standing stock-still in the middle of an empty bathroom were quickly and forcefully pushed aside. 🧍‍♂️ Is there sweat on my back? Adrian blinks. Opens his mouth, mutely. Well. He takes a glance. June's wearing a vest over his shirt, and the vest, at least, seems clean, but June wiggles a hand back to lift it, and... It's a good thing the shirt is black. "Hm," Adrian says, eloquently. "Yes." @flan 🦋 june
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 09:14 PM
Ernest was still riding the high of being stupid when he ambled out of the closet, quite happy with himself, but one thing that persisted in the back of his mind was the bruise potentially forming on his neck. Because- well, see, Ernest was a creative man, but his plans didn’t always have a sense of scope. It’s why his student film was never finished. It’s also why, now, he realizes that the punchline of pretending to do bizarre things to his partner in the closet is immediately decimated when he realizes he’ll have to confess that it was. Well. Kitzinger was there with him. Won’t elaborate how he was involved in that equation. Stop asking questions, why are you so goddamn nosey? He swings open the bathroom door with a whistle, and is immediately accosted by Adrian… brooding (normal) and June…. having a moment. ”Oh. Jesus Christ.” He looks over at June’s sweat-drenched back. “What the he…ck happened to you, Mr. Love? Are you okay?” Ernest asked. As if he had any place to talk, tousled hair and disheveled blouse. burgersad “Hey Liu.”
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 09:18 PM
A second challenger enters the fray. Ernie looks, well. Slovenly. As if he's just done some unspeakable acts. Ernie turns towards June, and Adrian spots a deep red splotch blooming on the back of his neck. This was probably against some kind of workplace regulation, right? lucasweaty Adrian commits heavily to Not Asking, nodding at Ernie in silent acknowledgement as he comes in. Libertines, all of them. He wasn't one to judge, but he wonders what their local reverend would think of all this. Then again...
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 09:20 PM
"AARRRGHH-" He groans, embarrassed he would get so unkempt at such a formal occasion. "Thanks, man. Sorry I ruined your moment-- Could you help a brother out?" He nods at Adrian, grabbing immaculate paper towels and handing them to him. He undid his vest and lifted the back of his shirt a bit. Suddenly, someone else came in- Ernest! "Yo, Ern. You got..." He points... and squints at the something on his neck before making a conclusion on what it was and clearing his throat. "Mmmmmm..." Did he want to admit what just happened? "Oh... Kitchen duty is brutal." He chuckles nervously.
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 09:25 PM
Adrian furrows his brow, trying desperately to imagine a world in which kitchen duty could lead to a bruise on the back of one's neck. Frying pan brawling taking center stage in his mind, he turns his gaze back up to... June's... exposed... back. Was it impolite to say... no? For the sake of workplace camaraderie, Adrian represses his grimace, pulling out black leather gloves from his suit jacket's inside pocket. He tugs them on, taking the proffered paper towels with the tips of his fingertips. This was unseemly. Was this what parties were like? Gingerly, he dabs at June's... sweaty... back, sending a panicked glance over at Ernest. You seem to be more versed with this ...type... of behavior, he tries to communicate, through a combination of raised eyebrows and ESP. I am requesting your concerted assistance. (edited)
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 09:29 PM
Ernest clears his throat. “Oh, were you helpin’ Jericho with all those lobsters? Thanks a lot,” Ernest murmurs, making his way to one of the faucets to look at his reflection. Right, he hadn’t even eaten anything yet… He juts his chin out, inspecting the blotch- small, obviously, since it was just from a prolonged pinch, but… still obnoxious. Ughhhhhh. He sighs and begins to fix his tie, until Adrian begins to radiate negative energy at him. Enough for him to look around to see where it was coming from. Oh. He sighs and paces over, taking some of the napkins and… pressing them onto June’s back about as gingerly as Adrian had been, but at least trying to pretend to be more tactful about it. Yeah, whatever man, seems to be the general gist of whatever telepathy Ernest shot back at Adrian. “What’re you doin’ here, Liu?”
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 09:29 PM
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 09:42 PM
June giggles at the sight of his coworkers dabbing away at his back with little to no enthusiasm radiating from their faces. They're so kind babymelt . "Helping is one way to say it! Though in the end Vidali just ended up shooing me away for being a nuisance. You guys better go out and grab a plate before it's all gone-- I saw someone eating all the shrimp." Another giggle before he lowers his shirt and patting their shoulders. His gaze fixes to the mark on Ernie's neck. Ahh.. I remember college. June adjusts Ernie's collar so it could conceal it a little. "Oh- You touched my sweaty back before even getting my name-" He turns to Adrian with a smile. "June Love."
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 10:00 PM
He pretends as though he hasn't spent his spare time in the office archives reading all of his coworkers' case files, sending June a polite smile through the mirror, paper towel still in hand. "Adrian Liu. It's a pleasure." Though the circumstances of this first meeting aren't exactly... ideal. Adrian deflates a little at the mention of the shrimp shortage, but reminds himself that there's probably still at least a few more pieces of lobster. Hopefully. Ernest comes to help him with the Absorbency, and Adrian sends him a grateful look from behind June's sweaty, sweaty back. "I was trying to get out to the gardens with Tyler, but he disappeared." "I swear he was just behind me," he mutters quietly, half to himself. "But when I turned around, there was only an empty corridor... and a broom closet...." Wait, was Ernest asking him... why he was in... the bathroom? aigg He concocts a Likely-Bathroom-Alibi. "Then I came in here to wash my hands." Like a normal bathroom patron. "What..." Adrian trails off, hesitant, sending a glance at Ernest's neck. "What have you been up to?" @flan 🦋 june @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 10:12 PM
"Sounds like typical Vidali behavior, yeah," Ernest deadpans. His stomach... grumbles at the thought of the food. Right. This was a dinner. And he... hadn't really done much except drink a decent amount and then goof off. He probably should've not pulled his stupid prank so early into the night in hindsight. If only Kitzinger didn't-- but he was just playing along.... he couldn't fault him for that.... ugh. He nearly flinches when June reaches out to fix his collar, but with the gentleness of how he did it, he let it slide. He purses his mouth gratefully and sighs. "Great. You two are acquainted now." Ernest looks down at Adrian's hands, and then back up at him, somehow unconvinced despite having no proof for or against his claim. And then Adrian had to ask- not like he could fault him since it was glaringly obvious that something funky had happened to him- but he still froze for a moment. "I was... doing.... stuff," He facepalms with a loud slap. "I was... I got into a fight." He cleared his throat. "And won." @flan 🦋 june @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 10:36 PM
"..." Silence sweeps over them for a beat, the only sound echoing through the luxurious bathroom being the gentle kiss of paper towel against sweaty flesh. "...Right." Disbelief drips from his voice. A fight, in which only the back of his neck had been attacked. Had he gotten into a brawl with a mosquito?
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 10:39 PM
Ernest can see Adrian's disbelief. Hell, he didn't even need to see or hear it because he could feel it in the air like it was palpable. He looks at his reflection in the mirror. And then back at Adrian, sizing him up. "Kitzinger did it," He blurted out, and then walked out of the bathroom 🚶‍♂️ @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 10:44 PM
They meet eyes in the mirror. A moment of tension catches, locks in their gaze. Something electric buzzes through the air—like understanding, or a stray insect. Then Ernest turned on his heel, fleeing the scene. Adrian stares at June's back. By now, most of the offending liquid has been successfully Cleansed. He wishes his brain could be Cleansed of the mental image of Ernest and Zeke in a broom closet, method acting their way to vampiric supremacy. The angle you'd have to... Adrian crumples the paper towels in his hand and tosses it into the trash can. His job here is done. Shell-shocked, he wanders out of the bathroom with empty eyes. He is a changed man. @xia :capitalism: adrian @flan 🦋 june
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xia :capitalism: adrian 20-Jun-21 10:44 PM
(i tagged myself like a genius. @li 📽 ernie
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 11:26 PM
June catches the last portion of Adrian's brief introduction and nods with an absent smile. Even when Ernest boldly admits the culprit of his "battle scars," June is facing the wall, mind occupying first class to La La Land. Splashes of red hair and freckles pressing against his face playfully entertain his thoughts. He turns around and- oh. Everyone is gone. 🧍 After fixing his dress shirt and vest in place, he picks up the Loue pillow from the sink, holding it tightly to his chest. June exits, ROOM OPEN
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 02:49 AM
Comesa crashing in, man being stuck for 7 minutes in a super cramped closet really be bad for your hair. Patrick stares at the bathroom mirror examining himself. His hair.. was a little tousled! Taking a moment to try to groom himself once more while no one is looking SNEEKY But it takes a pretty long time to braid and bun his hair like he did, he wonders if he should just wear it loose. A clip here and there, flower in his hair? Maybe? He is thinking. Staring. And then he makes a face. SNEEKY pefusparkle oh peepselfie laughing to himself for a moment. But back onto the matter of his external beauty. Letting his hair loose might not be all that flashy! He wonders what he should do..
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 08:42 AM
Tyler . Tiredly. Staggered into the bathroom. Black Void, he was Exhausted. ......He guessed that should be expected. The last party he went to (back in . highschool) also left him feeling drained. In fact, he'd never finished a day feeling happy, fulfilled, and rejuvenated! ...Maybe he should get that checked out. (just kidding. perish.) He didn't really need anything in particular from the bathroom. Some quiet, alone time perhaps. A splash of water on his face to keep him going. He didn't really want to use his brain; he just let his legs do the walking. And if he hit a wall, then at least he would feel something 😌 Like a bored zombie extra, he opened the door. Ah— oh it was Patrick. That was.....pretty fortunate, actually. Patrick could hold a conversation on his own. Tyler just had to sit there and exist. Respite 😌 He didn't really have words, so he just nodded a hello to Patrick in the mirror. Patrick would either see it, or get spooked by the Gusher Green Ghost myst; Tyler just let things happen. @shelfy 🍀 Patrick skeletonny pat u look gorgeous btw let that mane down king
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shelfy 🍀 Patrick 21-Jun-21 08:47 AM
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 08:51 AM
Patrick was eyeing the mirror as still torn thinking what he should do with his hair.. but then he sees from the mirror that the door had opened and he sees.. Tyler! “Ty! Chum ol’ buddy ol’ pal, good to see ya!” He waves a hello, turning to look at him, “Hey i got a big problem on my ass right now, bud, i need yer help. See, Hair got all tousled when i got myself in a game-a-then with Ace in the closet, and now I’m wondering if I should just let it all LOOSE, be FREE, let my mane go down all like Rapunzel baby! Or if I should just fix it” 🧍‍♂️ “It’s gonna take a while to fix up though so I’m like, man is it worth the trouble-“ He lets out a long sigh before he managed to get a good look at Tyler, “aw man, bud you good? You look TIRED, did ya party yourself out too hard already? Got yourself some… action?” Heh heh he nudges at the other. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 09:35 AM
orange Fast talking as always... Tyler could barely keep up. It was like listening to a foreign language, only being able to understand bits and pieces. But he understood enough to get the general gist. He thinks. Hm......Patrick was asking about his hair, right....thonk "I like it. It's a good look on you," he says, matter-of-factly. "Do what you want, though. It's your hair; not anyone else's." He shrugs. Gives Patrick a wry, weary look. "Action? No." But he knew of some people who Did (allegedly). "Parties are a lot. I'm not a good fit." Shrugs again. "You look fine." He means that as a compliment LMFAO. "I always took you for the party type." Nods to himself hamunod .............. ".....Have you been having fun?" Throws Patrick a bone. "Some—" deadpan, halfhearted nudge back. "—action?" Two bones. Imagine babysmirk but merged with 😐. That's the energy. He's trying OUGH @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 09:59 AM
HEHE SNEEKY "Thanks pal, i think so too! See I do. That's why i'm torn, but yaknow what? you right, It IS, in fact, my hair, and I say a little makeover is due! Something a little fun, a little free don't you think?" Patrick undoes his bun and his long hair comes falling down, the small braids along with it, ah! But he took those braids and simply.. ties them at the back! There we go. Good as new! "Thanks, Ty, couldn't have decided without'cha." he pats Tyler's back repeatedly. But he quickly starts listening to the other, nodding, "Yeah, parties can be a lot, i tell ya that, 'specially if yer not all that used to it! But i tell ya, once you get into that groove it can get super fun!" He starts doing a little jig in the bathroom. "A little food a little dance to get your night rollin'!" He jazz hands. "And- well. I'd say the fun's just gettin' started for me! Haven't been out there much cause of my little situation, but that's all fixed up, cause of you!" He nudges at Tyler again. "Maybe I'll get some action, maybe I don't. I'll leave that up to lady luck" He nods. "Hey, hows'about you and me do a little dance! Gettin the night started!" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 10:07 AM
Tyler once again listened patiently as Pat happily talked on 😌. He was like the Energizer Bunny...just kept rolling. Filled Tyler with a bit more energy, too. Which was good, because Patrick asked to dance wheeze. To be honest, it didn't sound too bad—some physical activity would be a nice way to clear his mind and pep himself back up to normal levels. It would be nice to spend some time with Patrick too. He was infectious like that. There was just one problem.... "I don't know how to dance. I can only do the thing where you sway back and forth in four steps," he says, plainly. Not a rejection, though. A challenge, perhaps. Or an invitation to do the Highschool Dance Sway Back And Forth In Four Steps thingy. orange @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 10:12 AM
”PSHHHHH that’s FIIINE, sometimes dancing ain’t about the move, it’s about the GROOVE! There’s a difference. As long as you’re havin’ fun, doin a jig, swinging your hips, shaking your ass, then that’s all good!” He makes the moves as he says it, swinging hips, shaking ass, oh yeah, he’s gettin’ warmed up alright. “But we can totally do somethin’ a little slow, a good ol’ one, two, three! Here, i can lead” He was about to snatch Tyler’s hands just like that before he paused- pulling back before offering a hand instead. “May I have this dance, good sir?” He winks. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 10:22 AM
Tyler gives Patrick an amused, wry quirk of the lips, then places his hand on Patrick's. He wasn't used to following, but maybe today he'd make an exception. "Lead the way, Pat. Show me ⭐ the groove ⭐" please read that like April Ludgate. @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 10:34 AM
Patrick gives Tyler a big wide grin in response along with taking the other’s hand, pulling him closer till their chests touch. One hand clasped together, he guides Tyler’s hand to place over his shoulder as he placed his own on his waist. “There we go. Now, slowly. One, two, three.. One two three” he takes a step front, side, back then left, but then on that second try, his foot slipped and he…! Stumbles a little! DNC: [epic fail] “Oh whoops! Scuse me I’m growing two left feet, I swear I’m a better dance than this—“ he tries to stabilize himself but instead.. steps on Tyler’s FOOT in the process and nearly tripping for the second time. “AUGH— shit shit, Wait I got this, let’s go slower-“ He didn’t get this and at the very end, he slipped on a puddle of water!! They were.. in the bathroom after all 😳 and that was the last bit that he needs to fall over, tripping forwards he brings Tyler down with him as the two clashed on the ground. “Ugh… fuck- Okay, i don’t know what’s happening, i swear to you i am a decent dancer at my worst—“ He pushes himself off the ground, finding.. Tyler beneath him? I am otome-fying you. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 10:45 AM
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 10:45 AM
"....Really wanted some action, huh?" He teases, seemingly unbothered by the position they found themselves in. Tyler was.....frankly kind of surprised it all went so horribly. And yet, it made sense. Tyler was not a good dancer, and they were dancing in a bathroom 👴. Actually, they should have expected it. But honestly.......that just kind of made it all more fun? Not that Tyler was a glutton for punishment (his foot....his suit..... 🥲), but the chaotic nature took some of the pressure and stiffness Tyler typically felt while dancing away. Something something adrenaline something mutual shared experiences. Tyler made no effort to move. Your move, partner :) @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 10:49 AM
”I— well I did say I would leave it to Lady Luck, who knew she’d give me some so early on!” He chuckles, not necessarily making a lot of effort to move off either. That said, he was quite surprised to see Tyler taking this so… calmly wheeze_w, Patrick had thought he’d be yanking him offa him, but.. no! Truly there was always something new to learn with your friends wasn’t there. Patrick cleared his throat, “Havin’ fun?” @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 11:00 AM
"A blast, actually." Another one of those Wry Lip Curls. "You've knocked me off my feet. B)" Wow Tyler you are so Hilarious. Where did you learn that, the joke store? He is snowangel literally just layin there. Chillin. The longer this goes on for, the more amusing he finds it. He's genuinely a little curious to see Patrick's reactions. Absentmindedly wraps his finger in some of Patrick's loose, stray hair that was curtaining over him. "You must be a lucky man, mister Patrick. ......Well, actually, I don't know if I'm much of a jackpot. Still—" Bright red eyes latch onto Patrick. "—will you go big or go home?" Is he teasing? Is he serious? ahuhuhu @shelfy 🍀 Patrick this is so fucking funny i am SOBBING
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 11:22 AM
Yeah alright, Patrick wasn’t expecting this amount of SMOOTH comin’ out of Tyler he’s feelin a little sweaty?! fear Regardless he.. doesn’t! Make a move to get off!! “Well!” Clears throat, “you know yer just really fulla surprises ain’tcha Ty?” He lets out a chuckle, careful not to let the nervousness seep out. Can’t get out-smoothed man. [CALM CHECK: 3] But on god he was sweaty, was Tyler always this honey-tongued? Was his hair always this vibrant blue? Was his eyes as red as the blood that’s crawling onto his face? But he tries to shake it off, game or not he doesn’t wanna lose. If anything, he might just come outta here a winner? “Well!” He says again, a nervous tick perhaps? “Maybe I should keep you wondering and stay like this for a little longer? I kinda like you in this angle” His lip quirked up to a smirk. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 11:36 AM
Tyler did his Very Best to choke down a snort. Oh yea, he was having fun alright, Patrick. Im so sorry he's like this wither The fact that Tyler has -1 CHA is killing m "Oh?" He raised an eyebrow, but his eyes remained half-lidded. In a playful gesture, he tilted his chin up and turned his head a little. "Feel free to admire." The way Tyler spoke sounded less like a honeyed fake-narcissist and more like a man telling you what 5x5 was. In other words: confident in its unremarkableness. He played with Patrick's hair some more, then used that finger to brush against Patrick's cheek, allowing the hand to settle lightly on the back of Patrick's head. His movements had the same rhythmic fluidity as an assembly line worker who'd been at the job for years. In a low whisper, "You can come closer if you want a better look." on god li is going to execute me for real @shelfy 🍀 Patrick
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 11:44 AM
Oh he is playing. He is playing this game, Patrick realizes this finally and he clears his throat One Last Time before a switch is flipped. Game is indeed, On. He leans a little closer, “I can’t say no to such a sweet offer can I?” Their face was now only inches away from each other. “You keep surprising me, Ty. Who knew that you’d be so forward! Well, not that I’m complaining.” He leans even closer, lips brushing against the other’s ear. “You smell good. I wonder if you’d taste as good.” He whispers against Tyler before pausing……. And he gives the other’s neck a big fat Raspberry. “PBFFFFFFFFFFFTT” before laughing and finally pulling away from Tyler, flopping to the ground next to him. “Did I getcha?” He grins mischievously. “Did your.. heart skip a beat?” He giggles. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 12:01 PM
It was a good thing Patrick pulled away, because Tyler Probably Would Have Done Something Back AHAGAFDFGHJK adrian was right. homosexual activity. Instead, he laughed.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 12:01 PM
"Pfffffft.........." He let out a groan-giggle, as if Patrick told a really funny and really embarrassing dad joke. "Oh yeah, I'm swooning. ⭐" deadpan. "I can't even stand. You knocked me off my f-- Oh, I already used that one." Patrick was.....funny. And fun. It was almost reliable in its own way. .....No. No, the word Tyler was looking for was 'safe.' Patrick was Safe. The distance between them was Safe. Tyler could safely goof around, and safely expect a goofy response back. He was okay with Patrick's not-so-surprising (he'd seen types like this before 👴) skittishness. Because it made Patrick draw lines, put up walls. It kept them Safe. @shelfy 🍀 Patrick help tylers shitbrain derailed im so sorry AHGSDDXFCGHVBJNDK
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 12:09 PM
Patrick continued to giggle! This was nice, he knows though, that he could continue, and they would both potentially get some ‘action’. From what he’s seen, he had known that Tyler wouldn’t have pulled away, known that they would plunge deeper into a.. steamier night! Easily! In a way that made Tyler Dangerous. It’s not like Patrick was against having a fun night, it’s more so because Tyler was a friend. While he’s the type to sleep with his friends should they need it, he wouldn’t be the first to instigate. There were lines, he’d rather not cross. If he would sleep with anyone, he would rather it be strangers. One offs, people he wouldn’t have a growing attachment to. Tyler was not a stranger, and he was growing more and more attached to him already. He wouldn’t want to.. change that. Or maybe Patrick was just a coward. Regardless, “no reusing jokes!” He laughs, pushing himself off the floor finally and giving a hand to Tyler. “Come on, the bathroom floor ain’t a place to lie around. You’ll get your suit dirty!” @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 21-Jun-21 12:36 PM
"Damn....guess that means you win, then," he said, taking Patrick's hand and using it to hoist himself up. Only Tyler could balance playful sarcasm with bland disinterest. "Congrats. 🎉" Happy pride! "Your suit must have gotten dirty too. Maybe we should take them off— .....Kidding." A Tyler Joke™️. You are so funny. This is my laughing face 😐 i swear. It may be surprising that Tyler picked up on Patrick's brainrot, but it transferred over the raspberry 😌. —Actually, Tyler just saw this all as a game naturally. Not in the way Patrick did (or someone like Aiden would). To him, it was all just mashing mounds of flesh together. It was just a body. They were just physical sensations. None of it really meant anything. None of it had to mean anything. Just two people, fulfilling monkey desires. Not that Tyler was against romance. He just didn't see a need to factor it into an equation where it wasn't necessary or relevant. But he understood most people didn't think like him. It was a pain, really. But that's why Tyler never initiated—part of it was that he had no strong desires of his own, but part was also because those who wanted it would just come seek it out. It would weed out the rest—those who put an unnecessary weight on emotional attachment. Tyler wasn't in the business of coercing people who were unsure or disinterested. It was still fun to tease, though ❤️ @shelfy 🍀 Patrick hi sorry gang for tyler loredump OUGH feel free to ignore. good for you or sorry that happened i aint reading that tho
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Patrick Morgenstern BOT 21-Jun-21 12:45 PM
Patrick pulled Tyler up with a huff! Laughing at the other’s little jokes, it’s always funny to see him make jokes with such a straight face, it’s almost endearing if anything. “Wow Ty, at least take me out to dinner first~” He teases, “Come on, there should still be some lobsters left, have you had any?” He walks towards the bathroom door, airy easiness in his voice hiding away the fact that he’s still thinking about it all. Tyler was a surprising individual today, or maybe he always was and Patrick simply hasn’t noticed until just now. He couldn’t help but wonder what the other might be thinking, but he was relieved that he didn’t press or question. We are simply bodies acting out of our most basic human desires. That much is true. But isn’t it natural to bear feelings? Or rather, to be afraid of potentially emerging feelings. It could happen, even if it won’t. You never know. He’d rather not take that risk. He was a busy man after all, and busy men had no time for flighty fancies. Still. Tyler had won this round, should there be a next time, he won’t let him go off easy! @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 08:52 PM
"..... hey, Ky...?" How fucked up is my mans @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 09:18 PM
There's a haziness to the world - a distance brought on by the familiar taste of bitterness in his throat. There's too many people - too many things happening - and the quiet of the bathroom is an escape. Kylik sits on a toilet in a stall, the door locked behind him. Here, at least, the walls around him are within reach. His vision swims. He needs - he's still too - He slumps himself to the floor, feeling the ground rise up to meet his hands. Alright. This is. Not better, but more familiar. If the tile wobbles beneath him, then he knows, that it's just his mind. He thinks vaguely, of how nice his suit is, and how he's ruining it with god know's what substance is on the floor of the stall. It makes him feel sick. Or maybe that's just the alcohol. Never have I ever, been such a fucking disappointment. He laughs at that thought, and it catches in his throat, and comes out a little closer to a cry. Pathetic. And then there's a familiar voice, calling his name softly through the door. This too, is punishment. Kylik stills. Or he tries to. He looks at the stall door and its lock. Okay. Okay. He was fine. He was safe in here. Don't look at me, right now, please. He doesn't speak, but the sound of his breathing echos. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 09:22 PM
"..." They pause when he doesn't answer, the door swinging shut behind them with a thud that reverberates through the bathroom. He's breathing. They can hear it... but not responding? The fluorescence of the bathroom lights feel sickening. That's odd. He's... usually responsive these days, even if the speech comes slow and tilted - not too different from their own at times. The two of them were better at doing than talking anyhow. And so Lullaby does. Because if he isn't giving a reply, maybe it's not because he doesn't want but because he can't. And that's something that scares them. "Ky!" They attempt to open each stall, until they find the one that's locked. ".... are you in there? Are you okay?" @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 09:38 PM
Kylik keeps his eyes on the door like whatever lies beyond is a threat. Maybe it is. A threat to - his pride, any semblance of dignity he has, his heart spilled carelessly onto the floor. But he can hear the worry in Lullaby's voice, and that feels like yet another failure. He's too heavy to bear it right now. ".....M'fine. I thought........I told you- to stay." He speaks in a rhythm of exhales. Lullaby shouldn't have followed him, into this small liminal space. Where the lines are blurred beyond recognition. "......It's- not. safe....here." The words slip out, and Kylik's not entirely sure what they mean, but he is certain of their truth. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 09:46 PM
"... Sorry." And they are, a little, for not listening to his directions. They hadn't meant to disobey. They sit on the other side of the stall-door, not really feeling like standing nor caring what happened to their pants. The bathrooms weren't that dirty anyway. Probably. As long as Kylik was talking, that meant he was conscious, which meant he was... okay? Hopefully. He sounds a little like he's dreaming. They rest their forehead against the door. A gentle thump. ".... what's not safe?" @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 10:07 PM
What isn't safe? Kylik huffs a laugh out at that. Everything? But in the end what he says is- "You." That feels true also. He's become so weak, lately. To soft smiles, and softer lips. He is forgetting how to survive, because someone showed him how to live. It's terrible. (It's wonderful.) It's terrifying. It certainly isn't safe. "...M'sorry." It feels bad then, to think of Lullaby like that. It's not their fault he's - like this. Like many many other things, this, is a responsibility that falls on his shoulders. "...Not your fault." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 10:16 PM
Their breath catches, and then continues. Kylik's afraid of them. They're suddenly glad for this barrier - this wall - this shitty, Meteor City bathroom stall-door that's the only thing between Kylik seeing the frankly pathetic expression that crosses their face. Shit. What kind of friend are they? He must have - the closet... they understand now. Kylik must have been too kind to reject them outright, or too afraid to. They're 6'2 and built like a damn wall. Somewhere in between the play wrestling, the laughter and the pranks, they had forgotten that they can so easily be perceived as a threat. And here they were, following him and cornering him. "I'm ..." Their voice is hoarse. "... I'm so sorry, Ky. I didn't..." What have they done? "... I just - I mean. I like you and I think you're, you know, you're ... an attractive dude, but I mean... it doesn't have to be anything. I'm just happy... I like being friends with you!" A laugh, weak. "I'm sorry. You probably...." Think I'm disgusting. Thought I was using you. Something along those lines. "............ we don't even have to be friends, if you don't want. I won't bother you anymore, so please don't be scared of me..." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 21-Jun-21 10:56 PM
Kylik isn't sure exactly what's happening, but it feels - wrong. They - won't be friends anymore? That. No. He doesn't - He suddenly wants - needs - to see Lullaby. To look at them, and know that they're here, and real and won't- He reaches up to fumble with the stall door's lock, having to try mulitple times with clumsy fingers until the latch slides, door opening - And he grabs onto Lullaby, hands reaching to cup a familiar face with an unfamiliar expression. "....I....told you, to stay....didn't I?" He repeats, the words different this time. Stay here. Stay with me. Except, it's still harder than he thought, to meet their eyes - he ends up, tucking his face into the nape of their neck, hiding. He's...ashamed again. He's still. terrified. It's easier to be distant, to not care - and that's also the reason why this is so hard. "......I want you." It's a mournful confession. Shameful. "...I'm...afraid. To want you. Like- this-" He holds their palms together, fingers intertwining. "-But also- like........this." A soft kiss pressed to their throat. "...It's not...the same though. If- this- means it'll all- be...different." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby alirhgt gay people i lied about the no kissing i guess
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 11:00 PM
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 11:24 PM
They had been frantic, desperate - fingers desperate for something out of grasp. That's how it's always felt. Chasing waves that pull away from reach, waiting for them to return. A never-ending dance. No, they did not want the tide to leave, but it's fine as long as they know that it will return. In the end, it is the edge of the water that they enjoy playing in; splashing and floating underneath the sunlight. Where it is warm, where it is easy, where it is constant. They love the shallows. Kylik is a tsunami. The weight is crushing - his heart in their hands, his body in their arms. Instinctively, they hold him close, press the hand that he's not holding to the back of his head, keeping him close. The shore can do nothing but meet the sea, after all. (But does it want to?) (All that debris, shaken up. All the mud and bones, the dirt and decay, tossed aside by a storm it had no preparation for. Is the chance of finding something beautiful buried under all the ugly, all the blood, worth the risk? Worth the fracturing that comes from carrying a heart so heavy?) (That's a harder question all-together.) One for another day. He gives a confession, and they give an embrace. "..." They can't tell him not to be afraid, not when their own fear sits just below their rib-cage. They can't tell him that things won't be different, when they're not sure even what the present entails. "... I'm right here, Ky. I don't intend on going anywhere..." But even that is tentative. Who knows what could happen at any moment? There's only one thing they can promise. They tighten the grip on his hand, plant a kiss in his hair, and speak it like a prayer in this linoleum church: "I won't ever hate you." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 22-Jun-21 01:01 AM
it's okay. This is enough. It's probably the most anyone has ever given him - and maybe that says something, but he isn't listening to that right now. Instead he presses his ear against Lullaby's chest, to feel their heartbeat. If the world is cruel relentless waves, then right now, in this bathroom, Lullaby is a safe harbor. If it doesn't last, if it's washed away - then Kylik will simply find a way to swim, the way he always has. But it's nice, for once, to rest. "...S'okay if you do." He mumbles. It would hurt, he knows, to be hated by Lullaby. That much is obvious. But perhaps there could still be a comfort in that - some tenuous connection between them - a branch of driftwood bleached by the surf and storm - turned into a hollow remain of what was, gone brittle and shaped into the unfamiliar - but still. Something. In Kylik's mind, it would be much worse to be forgotten. To have it all crumble to dust, without a single token to prove they had ever existed in the first place. He listens to the steady thump. This, at least, he will remember. Will hold on to, when the waves come. Will you do the same, Lullaby? @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 22-Jun-21 01:19 AM
"I won't." They say it again, more certain this time. They won't hate him - a refusal for an outcome unimaginable. There is no world, they think, where they could hate someone like Kylik. And they won't forget either. They've been sending love letters to the ocean as long as they can remember. Scribbled ink, spoken wishes into the roar of crashing waves. Kylik, you've seen the notes they leave, the books they fill, the way they write. How could you ever think they would forget? There is a long silence, unless Kylik fills it, where they just hold him close, give him shelter. But they can't actually stay sitting on a bathroom floor forever. This is not exactly an ideal place for a heart to heart. "... We don't have to be... or do... anything different." They pen their newest letter in oratory. No more 'laters', only now. "... let's just.... go from here? ... and maybe get you some water?" (edited)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 01:19 AM
@roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 22-Jun-21 01:51 AM
Alright. "...........Yeah." He might not be completely sober, but the unsteadiness and panic are at least a far enough distance for him to stand, still leaning slightly against Lullaby's taller frame. "...I could really....use...a drink." He blinks, and makes a pained expression. "...non. alcoholic." He clears his throat, trying to ignore the scratchiness and the looming feeling that once he sobers up enough to process whatever the hell just happened, he'll find himself saddled with the strongest urge to shove his head into the dirt and never come out. But, well - that's for later. For now, he exits the bathroom with Lullaby, and tries hard to live in the present. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
THE FRUITS ARE GONE, area open!
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 12:39 AM
Jericho feels a desperate need to get a breather and enters the bathroom to do just that. He stands in front of the sink and checks his appearance to make sure he still looks collected. However, his moment to himself is broken when he realizes someone else is present. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel PEPEdance playin fast n loose w/ the timeline wee woo cloning x3
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 23-Jun-21 12:45 AM
Practically exhausted due to socializing (re: “socializing”) and the ingestion of vodka, Luciel opted to freshen up by smacking cold water in his face in hopes of waking up. The result however… is simply him zoning out in the mirror until he noticed a familiar face beside him. “Ah… Jericho…?”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 23-Jun-21 12:45 AM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho Thank you for having me as always 😣
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 12:50 AM
"Luciel." The name is said with thinly veiled annoyance. However, Jericho pauses when he takes in how bad Luciel looks. He wrinkles his nose. "...are you drunk?" God, not another wasted fool at this party. He thought Luciel was smarter than that. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 23-Jun-21 12:53 AM
The question opted him to put his hand on his forehead. Was he..? Probably a little. “I didn’t drink… that much… although…” he shamefully admits due to very much knowing his own levels of tolerance, “I’m not good with alcohol so…”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 23-Jun-21 12:53 AM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 01:01 AM
"If you're not good with alcohol you shouldn't drink at a company function. It's quite unprofessional to get intoxicated in front of your coworkers, don't you think?" Jericho says smugly, unable to resist the opportunity to gain some high ground over Luciel (who is physically taller than him). He steps closer to Luciel to get a better look at him. "Wow, you really are drunk." He is just Rubbing It In Now. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 23-Jun-21 01:07 AM
“Ah… is that so…” he let Jericho’s words sink in for a moment. It really was unprofessional of him wasn’t it… and something he considered not doing—and yet, here we are. A part of him seemed to shrink when Jericho stepped closer to him. His eyes downcasted with emotions that could only be closely defined with shame. “I suppose you’re right… I’m sorry… I just really wanted to… fit in with everyone is all…” he briefly wondered if Jericho going to scold him? Not that he didn’t deserve it, but his words seem to sting more than usual… maybe it’s the alcohol.
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 23-Jun-21 01:07 AM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 01:13 AM
"We're not in freshmen in college anymore, Luciel," Jericho says coldly. "You should know better than to behave recklessly for something as useless as 'wanting to fit in'." He folds his arms. "So. Do you have a ride prepared to take you back home or are you just going to amble around the halls drunk until you sober up?" @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 23-Jun-21 01:24 AM
Something as useless as wanting to fit in… was that really so foolish to desire? Perhaps Jericho was right… his own lack of social tact is largely the reason for his inability to form proper relationships. Doing things he can’t in hopes of maybe… maybe forming a bond. It sounds silly to care so much about it at his age—especially when time makes it less willing for others to hold on. “It is reckless… sorry…” he didn’t exactly know why he was apologizing for his actions… perhaps because it seems like it troubled Jericho? Unbeknownst that the motives for his tone was borderline mockery. “I don’t really know… I didn’t really… think this would happen so…” and if anything, all he could think about at the moment was wanting to drift.
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 23-Jun-21 01:24 AM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 01:35 AM
"For someone so intelligent you really are stupid." Jericho sighs. "I would think by twenty-seven you would know your limits." He gives him one last judgemental look before pulling out his phone. "....I'll call you a taxi to take you back to your place." Jericho gestures for Luciel to follow him out the bathroom. "Come on. You owe me for having to play babysitter for you." @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 23-Jun-21 01:39 AM
Obediently following, Luciel couldn’t help but think that despite his scolding that Jericho… is looking after him, right…? Yes he was scolding him (mocking him)… but he’s making sure he was arriving home safely… “Sorry…” it was as if an apology was all he knew how to say. “You don’t have to be… to be so kind to me…”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 23-Jun-21 01:39 AM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 23-Jun-21 02:09 AM
"Oh my god. Luciel. Stop talking." Jericho rolls his eyes. "Your first sorry was enough." "And I'm not being kind. Do not misinterpret my actions. You're unbelievably drunk so now I have to do this." He ushers Luciel out of the bathroom to get him a ride home. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel (IM OKAY WITH CONTINUING THIS IN DMS?? OR?? SINCE THEY R LEAVING THE BATHROOM WAHHH )
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 23-Jun-21 02:10 AM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho I’ll dm you 😊
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:04 AM
A plastic table with a bunch of cheap..ly overpriced photo props from Welgreens set aside on it. Hats, fake feather boas, paper-cutout sunglasses, real sunglasses, this very convincingly real looking wedding ring… and much more! There's a polaroid camera and film and a wall to hang them up, if you choose to. (edited)
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 02:29 PM
They uncork the wine bottle with their teeth, sticking the cork in their pocket and taking a swig. "Alright.... hey... Cams, how tall are you?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @li 📽 ernie
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 02:34 PM
"Do you want that in feet or metres?" She asks with a hum as she goes to put her bag down on a table. "Normally I'm 5'7 or 1.7m but with these boots on I'm a solid 5'10~" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 02:37 PM
That counts, right? That still counts. Her natural state. ".. Close enough." 😌
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 02:40 PM
“There doesn’t happen to be any gloves in the accessories pile d’you guys reckon” burgersad
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 02:40 PM
"Let's get these pictures taken and christen this polaroid with our handsome faces," she grins before raising her brow at Ernest's comment. "What's with you and gloves at the moment?"
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 02:41 PM
“My scavengy…” drivemetodrink
“We should sign ‘em and sell ‘em for 100 credits apiece, I think.”
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 02:47 PM
"Ah...you'll just have to come back later cause Lullaby and my hunts are complete now~" "Good idea Ernie, we can make good money selling to the right people - maybe even bump it up with an auctioned date." Gears turning but not.
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 02:48 PM
"Oooh... I don't see any gloves here, but I'm sure you'll find someone." They go to pat Ernie's head before seeing and remembering that he styled it and drops their free hand. "Huh? What was yours?" @ Cam
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 02:51 PM
"Someone shorter than 5'10," she says and gestures towards Ernest. "I wonder if we can take the picture altogether and kill two birds with one stone...separate is fun too-- scratch that, gonna do all! Wanna go first Lullaby?"
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 02:56 PM
"Oh.. are you going to take a pic of me.. alone?" 🥺
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 02:58 PM
"No with me silly~ Let's get your scavenger hunt done since you verbalised it first. And then I can take with Ernie...and then the three of us together," good plan good plan
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 02:59 PM
Brain maths..... maths brain.. they're just gonna let Cam position them wherever they need to be. "Okay~!" 😌 Holds out a hand for Cam. @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 03:01 PM
“Someone shorter than 5’10” huh…” burgersad Ernest reaches out for the camera. “Alright guys, pose real pretty.”
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 03:04 PM
"Your height is fine, Ernie~ It feels so much better not having to strain my neck," she jokes before taking Lullaby's hand to get in position. "Cheese~" She gives the camera a peace sign as she poses beside them.
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 03:06 PM
"Brie~" They mirror her ✌️ :) - and then. "Sorry, I can squat when I talk to you instead." They move towards Ernie to trade spots. @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 03:10 PM
"Brie? You're so cheesy," she laughs, waving Ernie over to stand beside her. "Aw Lullaby, I'd love that... Would be fun to see you beneath me~ or pick me up so we're equal," she chuckles at her own ideas before shaking her head. "You're both fine the heights you are. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 03:13 PM
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 03:18 PM
Ernest snaps a photo, and then another one as backup. Ernest takes note of Cameron’s… pondering, but since he’s a pure man of Christian morals, he simply chuckles and thinks nothing of it (?) “I dunno, I wouldn’t mind trading heights with Luls for a day just to see what it’s like.” He pulls out the polaroids as they slid out of the camera, shaking them gently before putting them on the table.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 03:18 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 03:20 PM
"I can." Clears throat. "Lift you both up, if you want." They pick up the camera. "On three - one.... two... three!"
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 03:23 PM
"Understandable, I'd love that too for a day. I'd feel like how my ma feels wearing heels." Cameron slings an arm around Ernest's shoulder once he comes to stand next to her (now she was an inch taller) and poses for the camera. "Lift us? I can sit on your shoulders and Ernie can rest in your arms," she laughs. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 03:26 PM
"We can try to fit that all in frame." They laugh and take a second picture also, laying them both on a nearby table, and then sets the camera to timer mode. Puts it on a tripod... adjusts... and does the white man jog up to the other two to scoop Ernie off the ground. @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 03:45 PM
Ernest doesn’t seem to register that Lullaby’s offer was something they would very feasibly actually act upon. He leans towards Cam just a bit so they’d both fit in frame, looks towards the camera, and throws up a shy thumbs up. He brushes his hair back reflexively, forgetting he had pomade in. He mutters a clumsy expletive as Lullaby comes over and scoops him off the ground. Oh. It was warm all of a sudden.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 03:45 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 03:51 PM
Cameron laughs at the white man stagger-jog and then when Lullaby effortlessly scoops Ernest up, looking into the camera with the other two. A bright smile is on her face once the time reached 0 as she looks at her friends. "Now that's a photo to go down in the history books...or at least in my photo album!" Her friends were great. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 03:53 PM
They laugh as the camera goes off - wait. They didn't think this through. "We need to do another one. I forgot you couldn't get on my back in time. Okay...." Brain churning. They lean over. "Get on, Cams. I'll carry you to the camera.. set it... and then pick Erns up again." This fucking process. @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @li 📽 ernie
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 03:57 PM
“Ahem- you don’t… gotta carry me…” His hands cling to Lullaby’s lapel like was afraid of falling off regardless. concern1
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 03:58 PM
"Ok, ok let me get on now- my balance is pretty good for these kinda things." She climbs as best as should onto Lullaby's back then up onto their shoulders, absolutely giddy from how high she is from the floor. "Wow it's windy up here~ I feel so high..." She positions herself securely, making sure not to dirty the suit.
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:00 PM
😌 Their face is right near Ernest's. "Oh.. does it bother you?" Genuine concern that they might have overstepped, but there's a small grin on their face that says they're also Incredibly Amused. And then they straighten up and set him down! Cam on back, they make their way over to the camera to set the timer again. "Do you rock climb?" @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:06 PM
"Hm?" She shakes her head while peering down at Lullaby as they walk towards the polaroid. "Nah, I was a flyer back when I was a cheerleader so this is no problem at all." "Go Lullaby~" she chirps, doing a little cheer while they sort out the timer. @li 📽 ernie @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:07 PM
“…Well,” Ernest mumbled, looking down at the floor as Cameron climbed up Lullaby’s back. He hopped down, clenching his hand- if he was not at a formal junction or in front of his friends he probably would’ve given himself a good slap in the face. “We should go rockclimbing together someday then,” Ernest deflects, despite never in his life having wanted to do so.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 04:08 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:10 PM
A laugh at the cheer. "Y'know, I could just have you stay there all the time. Good motivation." They finish setting up the timer, giving themself a little more extra time, and then -- runs at Ernie this time. Mostly because they think it'll give Cam some kind of thrill. "First rock climbing lesson--" Scoop 2 coming at ya. @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:13 PM
Ernest looks at Lullaby like a deer in headlights.
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:13 PM
They lift him into a princess carry! Hello.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:14 PM
"Hm? I can be a little good luck charm~" She grins at Lullaby before practically squealing when they start running with her on their shoulders. So uncool but who needs to be cool with friends? She can let it go...for now. "Rock climbing sounds like fun, let's do it one day!"
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 04:17 PM
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 04:21 PM
He walking from the balcony when he spots Ernie, Lullaby, and Cameron all taking picture. How cute... he had to photo bomb it. He waits until he sees Lullaby set the time before sneaking his way over. Okay 1....2... 3! As the camera goes off for the photo he runs up and jumps into frame with his tongue sticking out. Blocking the other three from the photo. yeehaw
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:21 PM
:O
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:22 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:22 PM
She was so ready for this photo! The were all in position ready and then Zeke had to come in and ruin the photo. "You bastard--"
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:22 PM
”Kitzinger!” he yelled. In shrimp position.
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:22 PM
Someone with dark eyes.... that wasn't very hard. She looks down at the slip of paper in her hands and looks up at all her coworkers. Zeke had dark eyes... so did Lullaby... Ernie had one. Did one dark eye count? Did it have to be two? Cam had dark eyes.... So many options, but they were all so far.... and in the middle of doing stuff....
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:22 PM
They laugh, excited to see how that one came out. "Hey Kitzy, reset the timer and join us, will you?"
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 04:24 PM
Cassius wanders into the picture station, in search for his 'escort', Lullaby. He spots them easily, along with some friends, having fun. How nice 🙂 He stands near a wall, deciding not to interrupt, and checks his watch for the time. He could probably get away with leaving in half an hour... @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:25 PM
"You're lucky I'm up here Kitzinger but I'm coming for you once I get down. You better start running after the photo."
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:25 PM
There's a lot of commotion at the picture station, so he figures that's the best place to look! Sure SOMEONE here will have a summer birthday, RIGHT?! "Hey do any of you guys over here have a birthday between—" Looks at the slip of paper. "June through August?"
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:26 PM
Just in time, someone who seems free appears right into the scene. She slinks out of her hiding spot, like a panther in the dark, and pounces...! One lazy hand pats Cassius' shoulder as she emerges from the shadow like a ghost from The Gr*dge. "..... you..... picture....." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:29 PM
Ernest remained immobile because uh. He didn’t really know what to do- was asking to be put down rude? It’s not like he hated it but also he didn’t think he could stand being like this for much longer…… sweats he felt small. “Oh, it’s mütermilchen,” he points at Albert.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 04:29 PM
@hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:30 PM
"What do you mean its mütermichen?! I have a name!" Why is he getting bullied by his younger coworkers? Come here. He's going to give you a boogie. @li 📽 ernie
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 04:31 PM
Cassius turns to the hand on his shoulder to see it was Xiaoru. "Oh, it's you, Miss Zhang 🙂 " She looked as sleepy as ever and Cassius brushed her hair out of her face, as per usual. "A picture with me?" @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 04:32 PM
He laughs grin wide on his face from his ambush attack. "Uh oh Rutherford's gonna kill me. Time to write my will. Ernie give your dog my shirts." He looks over to lullaby "Who? You wanna take a picture with... lil ol me? You're makin me blush!" He pretends to be bashful.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:33 PM
"I'm gonna do more than kill you, Kitzinger." Her death stare towards Zeke is broken seeing Cassius, Xiaoru and Albert. She waves at them with a smile, still on Lullaby's shoulders. "Hey dudes~, you found some scavenger hunt partners?"
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:33 PM
They adjust Ernie's weight which, in turns, adjust Cam's. "Yeah - c'mon - we can do a group photo." 😌 @Robbie ⚖ Zeke Oh wow this place has gotten.. busy? "Uh - if everyone wants to squeeze in, we can do one big group picture?" @geeck 🌙 xiaoru @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:34 PM
"Can we all fit into one?"
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:34 PM
Ernest scrunches face up, swiping away at Albert as he came over before he could so much as touch him. “Well, before you die- since you’re here, take a picture with us, but leave some space for the rest of us!”
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 04:34 PM
@Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:34 PM
"Sure~"
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:34 PM
"We can see if we can, Albert!"
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:36 PM
She obediently lets him brush hair out of her face like a cat accepting a pet and nods at his questiom, holding up her slip of paper from the scavenger hunt. One photo! Save time, and efficient! She nods in agreement.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:36 PM
“If not we could take two side-by-side photos and tape them together” yeehaw
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 04:37 PM
"It'll be my final obituary photo before my untimely death." Like a good boy, he agrees and sets up the timer once again. "Speaking of scavenger hunts, Rutherford youre a sagittarius right?" yeehaw
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:38 PM
"There will be nothing untimely about it. I think it's a long time coming." At his question though she thinks about it before nodding. She remembers being a sagittarius but all those horoscope/astrology things flew over her head.
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:38 PM
"Photo sounds good, then. Make sure you get my good side —" plirk
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:38 PM
"But every side is a good side Albert"
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:39 PM
"Oh, you! That's correct, but thanks!"
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:39 PM
“Just make sure not to take up all the space 😐
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 04:39 PM
Cassius reads over the slip of paper and understands what Xiaoru is implying. He smiles at her, sweeping her up into a princess carry and strolling into the frame.
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poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius 20-Jun-21 04:39 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:39 PM
"Stand in front of me if you must."
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:40 PM
She laughs. "Yes, exactly! Confidence is wonderful~"
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:41 PM
The photo goes off and - somehow - due to the power of Narrative, everyone fits in the frame. Mostly!
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:42 PM
Hooray! yeehaw Hopefully no retakes necessary. “Um. Thanks Luls, I’ll just uh…”
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:43 PM
They laugh and set him down.
"You going to stay up there, Cam?" @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:43 PM
She doesn't even need to stand! How wonderful! She looks up at Cassius with big affectionate eyes.... Uber #2 .... @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 04:43 PM
Cassius sets Xiaoru down right after the picture shutter goes off. He gives Xiaoru a pat before heading over to Lullaby&Co. "Lullaby, Sauer, Rutherford, 🙂 Are you having fun?" @geeck 🌙 xiaoru @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Albert BOT 20-Jun-21 04:44 PM
"Great job! Thanks for the photo, I'll be on my way. Lots of people to talk to, so little time. Y'know." He's leaving so he can enter another room ok bye.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:44 PM
Phew. “Oh, hi Mis- Cassius. Yeah, how’re you doin’?” babymelt
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 04:44 PM
@poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:45 PM
"Hi Cassie." They go to give him a kissie on the cheekie. "Even more now that you're here." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:45 PM
"Hmm...if I get set down, I will hurt Kitzinger...so, sure, I'm ready." "Hey there, Caro! You look so small from up here," she laughs.
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:45 PM
They set Cam down. Go get 'im.
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Or more like. They just kind of. Squat. So she can get down.
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:46 PM
No Uber..... She missed Kylik already. She accepts being put down with mild disappointment.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:47 PM
She gives the top of Lullaby's head a kiss as thanks before hopping down from them. "Photobomber huh? How about I bomb you?!"
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:47 PM
”Uh oh.” yeehaw
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 04:48 PM
She shuffles out to go find somewhere to play! 🐟
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 04:49 PM
"I'm doing well," he says to Ernest. And then to Cameron, "-and you look fantastic, from anywhere ☺️" Cassius smiles fondly at Lullaby's cheek kiss, and attempts to return it, although the height difference has him tiptoeing just to barely get his lips on their jawline. "I was just stopping by to inform you that I'll probably be leaving in half an hour," he says to Lullaby. "I hope you enjoy yourself, though." @li 📽 ernie @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 04:49 PM
"What-- why?" Visibly pouts, more expressive due to Mild Intoxication. "You should stay. Do you have somewhere else you need to be?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 04:51 PM
“Lul’s right, the dinner probably isn’t even gonna be ready by then….” @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius He says that, but he’s on his tiptoes looming over the distance to see if he can catch Cameron dragging Zeke to hell by his ass.
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 04:54 PM
He freezes, as if waiting to be mauled before forcing himself to relax again " Ha ha whoooa is that a threat or a promise?" He deflects yeehaw @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 04:56 PM
"... well, no, I don't necessarily have somewhere else to be, parties just aren't really my scene." He gives Lullaby's pouty face a pat. "I can get dinner somewhere else, it's fine. More lobster for everyone else 🙂 " @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @li 📽 ernie
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 04:58 PM
"How about both?!!" She uses that momentum from hopping off Lullaby to pounce at Zeke, hanging off his neck in a chokehold [STR: 20 yeehaw ] "Aww no you can't leave Caro!" She says in the midst of her inflicting pain. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 05:00 PM
…Well, he understood that the most out of everything Cassius has ever said to him, surprisingly. “There’s the balcony and roof if you need somewhere to get some fresh air,” he says in an understated tone. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius “Oh shit-“ Ernest grabs the polaroid from the tripod and he’s gone to greener pastures. 🙂
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Ezekiel Kitzinger BOT 20-Jun-21 05:04 PM
"Okay now how's about we-WHOA-" Nothing can save him from the wrath of Cameron. She punches on him and hes down to the ground but into a chokehold. "ACK! No! GUYS HELP- Whoa! Watch the hair-"
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 05:04 PM
Cassius chuckles at whatever Cameron and Zeke are doing... as long as he was never on the receiving end of The Rutherford Choke Hold... burgersad "Smells like the food is ready, go enjoy yourselves," he says. He meanders off in some vague direction that he thought was the exit.
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Ernest Yang Sauer BOT 20-Jun-21 05:05 PM
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 05:09 PM
They reach for Cass's hand. "C'mon, at least stay to eat for a bit. Don't you want to see how your contributions turned out? It'll.... make a lot of people happy." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 05:12 PM
"You think twice about photo-bombing now! Or poking the bear!!" Once her rage has dissipated she lets go of them to dust herself off, content no one stepped in to end this prematurely. "You're lucky you're handsome or I would've done damage to your face." Ah, she felt limber now but she does offer Zeke a hand to help him up. As much as he pissed her off, he was still a friend. @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
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"Besides, it's food time."
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 05:18 PM
"Aw, Lullaby 🙂" Cassius is so very fond of them, but this whole lobster party turned formal felt like a very weird fever dream, not exactly like other business parties he'd attended before, but also too similar. "It's the lobster making everyone happy, not my presence." He gives Lullaby's hand a kiss and waits for them to let go. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 05:20 PM
It's rare that Cass doesn't simply do what they want, go with the flow. He must ... really not want to be here. They let go, forcing a small smile. "Your presence... makes me happy." But they'll let him go. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 05:22 PM
"You're so sweet, Lullaby ☺️ If you get too drunk later, you can call me." With that, he wanders away...
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 05:23 PM
😔 [LULLABY EXITS]
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 04:24 AM
If she didn't feel more seen by the universe than she did before, Hayden feels like whoever was in charge of the scavenger hunt was just there to make her suffer in lust looking for someone in high heels. How was one even supposed to go about that normally? LOOK AT FEET ALL DAY? PREPOSTEROUS!!!!!!!! WHAT THE HECK!!! But she's here stalking around the photo station to get her task done in the most swift and less incriminating way possible... Oh was that her coworker from the corner of her eye? Hayden whistles, not even aware of how overly casual she's probably being. They did sit next to each other every day so what's the point of formalities anyway? "Damn, Solanales. Wanna show a bit of leg for the camera? yeehaw " she says, tryna coax her deskmate into revealing whether she's got heels on or not SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!! @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 04:43 AM
She strides over to the source of the voice- it was indeed from her deskmate Hayden, and it was also indeed from the area of the photobooth, who could've guessed- Just as Hayden's luck would have it, Cerise's stiletto boots made a distinct sound on the venue floor. "I thought it was you, Hayden..... Anyway, what was that? Something about my legs? What's wrong with them?" @Jacket 🤪 Hayden
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 04:59 AM
"Huh? Something wrong with them? Do you need me to check them out?" Already crouched down at the CLICK CLACKY sound of heels, like she's ready to INSPECT but obviously it's done jokingly. "They're beautiful." "But I need you right now," She says, trying to gesture that she needs to borrow Cerise real quick for the scavenger hunt. It should be obvious without saying right??? "Sorry about pulling you away from whatever thrilling conversation you were having though! yeehaw" Thankfully, there's still some self-awareness upstairs. She's still got manners despite throwing them in the blender first okay @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 05:40 AM
"Hm? Do you need to? You're the doctor, you'd know more than- ..........Oh, you're sweet, thank you." She shifts slightly in place, taking minute steps here and there as Hayden hovers around her feet. She nods, the slightest wrinkle forming between her brows, a bit puzzled as to what Hayden is so excited about. Her eyes track Hayden's gestures. "I figured as such..... though, what's in it for me?" The corner of her mouth tugs up as she feels a potentially amusing situation tugging at her feet (figuratively). @Jacket 🤪 Hayden
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 05:57 AM
Relishes in her coworker's knuckle deep praise. Not like any of this were that serious after all! But she lets out a soft grunt realizing Cerise isn't that easy to win over. Luckily, Hayden knows the game when it comes to rich socialites. "I'll take care of whatever work you get tasked with before noon and you don't tell the bossman I drink on the job," she finds the very convincing wedding ring prop and gets on one knee. "What'll it be? It's just you and me against the world!" SHE HACKCOUGHSCAPITALISM but still flashes a smile regardless @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 06:19 AM
Though she didn't know what she expected, she certainly didn't expect such an appealing offer to be presented to her at first swing. Drinking on the job? Well it's not like she wasn't guilty of that, too (does lunch count?). Cerise conveniently doesn't let on that they share that crime. She wastes a few beats on some empty hmms and haws. Just as she's about to accept, there's a new, real thing for her brain to digest. ".......... What." It seemed more like a statement than a question. "Ah I got it! Is this for show? Is Elvis ready behind that corner to initiate our vows? I didn't know we arranged something like this for the party as well." @Jacket 🤪 Hayden
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 06:32 AM
Stares at Cerise for a solid 3 seconds before her face lights up @ the sight of the other woman's braincells rubbing together-- wait huh???? Well, it's not like she hasn't been put on the spot to improv act before. "I'm afraid The King is running late on time, my love. But surely we can seal the deal ourselves with a kiss and a photo! 😌" holds up the camera @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 06:54 AM
Cerise has a smile on that means to indicate that she thinks she has it all figured out. In the short but stretchy 3 seconds of silence between them, one could almost hear the click of cogs falling into place. The gears in their brains are crunching along in sync now. But damn if they could use even a little bit more oil. "Well, .....darling," she pauses to slip a gold band off her own gloved finger, a stack of two becoming one. She takes Hayden's left hand and slips the band on. "I suppose I could have you." She holds her hand out now. A bit of cheek in her smile. @Jacket 🤪 Hayden
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 07:10 AM
Hayden takes a FAT MOMENT (2secs @ most) to register what just happened. Surely Hayden thought she was the one with the upper hand here. I suppose I could have you WAIT SHE DIDN'T ACCOUNT FOR THIS hmm-- But rather than thinking too deeply on it, she takes it as a gamble. HIGH RISK HIGH REWARD. "Then I'll be all I can for you 😌 " takes Cerise's hand and kisses it CLICK CLACK PHOTO OP 📸 @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 07:27 AM
People in some professions may be able to feel the muzzle of a gun in the distance being pointed in their direction. It was perhaps the same kind of intuition that allows Cerise to feel the lens of a camera aimed at her- she straightens out her pose ever so slightly and evens out her expression, no wrinkles where they shouldn't be, no smile line too deep. "I'll hold you to it." SNAP SNAP a photo is taken. Candid? As much as it could possibly be. @Jacket 🤪 Hayden
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 07:35 AM
"Yes, yes, my dear. Now if you will-" She sinks down and taps her shoulder. "I need a bit of proof you're wearing heels yeehaw " holds up the camera again for this fucking shot @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 07:40 AM
"Ah, ... right." She puts her heel onto Hayden's shoulder and lifts up her hem slightly. It comes naturally to her for some reason. Wait, ... right? The question mark enters her mind belatedly, but by then the deed is done. @Jacket 🤪 Hayden
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 21-Jun-21 07:47 AM
SHOOT TAKE A PANORAMA 📸 Indeed, the deed is done and Hayden gives Cerise a quick kiss on the forehead as a thanks before throwing out a 🅱️ eace sign. "Sweet, see you at work tomorrow, darling 🏃‍♂️ 💨 ✌️ " RUNS OFF AS QUICKLY AS SHE CAME @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 21-Jun-21 01:05 PM
She puts her foot down as Hayden zooms away. She tilts her head in slight question of what just happened, but with a shrug of the shoulders she leaves the thoughts and heads out herself. [Cerise exits]
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 12:52 AM
Finding her way to at last what seems like one of the quieter zones of the venue, Eden steals a glance at a nearby clock by the photo station. The night is, regrettably, still young. She feels the alcohol-induced veil of wooziness lift a bit and laments that she is too sober to be sitting alone at a party that she came to of her own volition. A bright pink—& gaudy at best—hat catches the corner of her eye. Maybe she’d feel better if she put it on. … She does, just a bit. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 01:02 AM
.........? "Eden......?" Because it's funny, I'm going to say Tyler got lost again. He'd recognise that head of hair anywhere, though (even though they've only formally interacted . twice. she mad a big impression ok) Wry smile. "I like the hat." @turtle | eden @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 01:05 AM
Wandering nearby, pondering if he should get a drink at the bar... it wasn't as if he could handle his alcohol particularly well... but if everyone else was doing it, well... he just wanted to fit in. Whilst on his way, he encountered two of his coworkers—Eden, who he recognized from a previous mission, seemingly out of it. Should he go ask if she's alright? Especially since it seemed like someone else had approached her...
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 01:05 AM
@turtle | eden @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 01:14 AM
Upon the entrance of a few familiar faces, she brightens out of necessity, but at Tyler’s brief compliment, her spirit buoys with ease. "Deez nuts? Back for more so soon?" she teases. Just behind him, a pink tuft of hair stalks toward them slowly—oh! Luciel? She remembers fondly that they shared many a pain in babysitting that precocious birthday girl weeks ago. “And Luciel! Just the person I was looking for. We should all get a picture?” An inviting smile stretches across her cheeks. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 01:18 AM
Single finger gun at Eden at the 'Deez nuts' remark. "Thanks. I got a whole bunch in my Henway. babysunglasses 👉 " Nods a 'hello' at Luciel. Curt, but gets the point across. "A picture?" He thinks for a moment. "Sure, why not." Pause. "Should we all be wearing hats too?" @Li💤 ♟ Luciel @turtle | eden
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 01:23 AM
Put on the spot, there was a slight panic as a series of questions briefly erupted in his mind as to why Eden suddenly wanted to take a picture of him. Amidst his internal struggle, he suddenly remembered the scavenger hunt (he basically signed up for all the games...) and wondered if he had something she was looking for. "Is this... about the scavenger hunt...?" He tilted his head. "I'm also looking for... someone with jewelry..."
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 01:23 AM
@turtle | eden @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 01:32 AM
“Jewelry, at your service,” Eden assures Luciel, tucking a lock of hair behind her right ear to reveal a simple glittering stub. “Oh, and yes to the hats! What’s on your scavenger hunt agenda, Tyler?” She picks out a nice mellow creamsicle colored fedora for Tyler and a huge white floppy sunhat for Luciel. As she fits the two with their respective hats, she asks, “Oh, and what’s a Henway?” @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 01:41 AM
Tyler cocked an eyebrow, then mirrored Eden's movements, emphasising his own piercings. "Me too. Double bingo." He thinks. He actually forgot what was his scavenger hunt. "Someone....tall, I think? 5'11" or higher?" Looks at Luciel. "You look tall enough; you'll do. Yay. I did it. 🎉" He smirks, putting on his fedora (pointing and laughing at him). "babysmirk About 5 lbs." Starts chuckling to himself. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel @turtle | eden I LOVE EDEN SM IM SO SORRY FOR TYLERRR AFDXCGDVBJNKDMDVHBJNDK
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 01:49 AM
"Ah... I am 5'11 actually.." he softly confirmed as he adjusted the hat Eden so kindly put on for him. He didn't quite understand the banter the other two were having.. but it seems that after a snap, this mini game will be complete...? He thought it was quite lucky they all managed to find each other like this...!
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 01:49 AM
@turtle | eden @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Eden Westbrook BOT 22-Jun-21 02:02 AM
Eden’s face falls--she can’t believe she walked right into it. Being just a touch sobered up, she gives Tyler and Luciel a vacant expression. Though as she turns her back to retrieve a polaroid camera for the group shot, the remaining residues of alcohol reactivate belatedly. The joke is suddenly very funny. Her shoulders shake, and she mumbles to herself, “Henway… no, that one’s good. ... Why is it so good?” After her laughing fit dies down, she moves to Luciel’s side and holds the camera up in a hopeful attempt that the selfie can at the very least capture all three of them in the frame. “Okay, guys. Say cheese!” The camera shutters. @Li💤 ♟ Luciel @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN i hate tyler ive been deceived AGAIN 😭 ...
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 22-Jun-21 02:15 AM
Tyler can't help but smirk along with Eden's laughter. When the camera flashes, Tyler's smile is bright and genuine. The warmth and love of friendship radiates through the photo. "Cheez nuts!" (sorr y . im s osorry . im sO SORRY...) @Li💤 ♟ Luciel @turtle | eden
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 22-Jun-21 02:15 AM
i forgot this like a moron. pretend i put it in thr right place
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 22-Jun-21 02:21 AM
Jokes flying over his head… he is nothing but a boring boomer at heart. Although the thought that he’d manage to take a commemorative photo—even if it was due to a mini game—made his chest feel warm. “Cheese…” a small, gentle smile that held nothing compared to Tyler and Eden’s—but it conveyed his feelings nonetheless.
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 22-Jun-21 02:21 AM
@forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @turtle | eden
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turtle | eden 22-Jun-21 02:27 AM
we all vanish from the room inexplicably. the room is free :)
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 04:51 PM
Carrying Xiaoru was a breeze, though he had to admit he almost stumbled down the stairs as the frills of her qipao blocked his sight of the steps. He sets her down gently on the props table beside the photo station, inspecting the polaroid camera inquisitively before eyeing the convincingly weird wedding ring prop. He places it on one of Xiaoru's index fingers, and puts on real glasses on himself. "Should we pretend we just robbed a jewelry store?"
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 05:03 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru OOPS LATE FSDLKJF
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Xiaoru BOT 22-Jun-21 08:19 PM
She's very pleased at having gotten another poor bloke to carry her around places, and accepts the ring prop amusedly. She nods in agreement, though if she's being entirely honest she has no idea what that was supposed to look like. She looks around the prop table and finds a pair of sunglasses, and perches them on her face. They're comically large on her, and she has to push them back up to prevent them from slipping off entirely. This is... kinda the vibe, right?
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 22-Jun-21 08:19 PM
@flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 08:42 PM
June chuckles at how the oversized glasses slowly slip down the bridge of her nose. How endearing, he thinks. “Good thinking, well both wear sunglasses so they don’t catch our identities. You brandish the diamond to the camera.” He adds some beaded necklaces around their necks for added effect, lifting the woman up in his arms before clumsily pointing the Polaroid camera at them. “Say diamonds! (Or dont!)” he beams.
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 08:42 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 22-Jun-21 09:04 PM
She nods an affirmative and holds the diamond up to the camera... though it looks less like someone showing of the fruits of a successful heist and more like... well.... a very tired person holding up a fake diamond. "....monds...." She mumbles out in response, leaning in to fit within the frame. Her expression is as stoic as ever.
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 22-Jun-21 09:04 PM
@flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 09:39 PM
His finger presses the trigger and a flash and click follows. A Polaroid produces from the slit, an image of their grand escape materializing on the film. “Nice one!” June promptly takes the photo and sets it aside. “Now one without the glasses, since, I kind of need your eyes.” He gingerly removes her sunglasses before posing them for a casual one, drawing their faces a little nearer to show their fake work closeness.
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 09:39 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 23-Jun-21 02:06 AM
She, as always, obediently allows him to remove the glasses from her face, and throws up some double V signs for the camera. ✌️
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 23-Jun-21 02:07 AM
@flan 🦋 june ((IM SOREY FOR THE LATE RESPINSE WAHH ;;; since we're wrapping up tomorrow... mayhaos we should wrap up soon))
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June Love BOT 23-Jun-21 02:17 AM
How charming, he thinks. He again sets her down, handing her the processed ‘heist’ photo and saving the other for himself. “Thank you for indulging me. If you ever need anything, just look for the freakishly tall guy!” He chimes while pointing at himself. June subsequently assists Xiaoru in finding her next desired location before bidding her a good evening babymelt @geeck 🌙 xiaoru AW NO YOURE FINE I sleep now and I am busy tmrw so that’s a good idea YES YES thank you for the rp I care for xiaoru so hard 🥺
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ren | rhett 23-Jun-21 12:53 AM
duck bill sneefs ty lok
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turtle | eden 23-Jun-21 01:09 AM
yes thank u kami-sama lok
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 01:09 AM
Until she circled back to the picture station, Eden couldn’t find a room with decent enough lighting to be able to meticulously inspect the thick coat in her hands. By touch alone, it was easy enough to guess that she could pawn it off for credits beyond her wildest dreams… but really, she wanted to know how many of those wildest dreams she could afford with it. In the brighter lights of the photo station, Eden kneads the fancy fabric around in her hands until her eyes land on the label on the top collar. Christian 🅱️ ior. She's deflated. She has no idea who that is. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 23-Jun-21 01:29 AM
"Aha, yes!" Enter stage left, the red-haired devil dressed in all black. "It's Miss Westbrook, the woman with whom I am utterly, madly in love with, the keeper of my coat, and just the person I am looking for." His voice is dripping with sarcasm and grandeur as he steps into her personal bubble. @turtle | eden drive safely !!
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 02:42 AM
Suddenly, Eden feels absolutely sick to her stomach. She genuinely can’t tell—could it be the unsavory presence of the person she wanted least to see in the waning hours of the party, or is it just alcohol poisoning? Please, Eden prays, if any higher power has any measure of clemency. Please, be the latter. When her eyes confirm the truth of the former, as the red-haired—devil is correct—glides into view, Eden huffs a pained sigh. Either higher powers do not exist, or they are merciless. “I told you,” she states plainly, a faint grimace carved into her lips. “Eden. Eden’s fine. And, look, this is a misunderstanding.” She can feel her cheeks heat up. Even though—really—she’s not really even in the wrong! “You can’t get a girl a drink and hand her your expensive Bior coat and not expect her to think you’re, you know, after something.” I’ve met plenty of men like you, Eden hisses in her head, lightly furrowing her brow. “Are you looking to get your coat back?” With a quick head-to-toe assessment, she guesses his outfit, even sans coat, is more expensive than her entire wardrobe. “Doesn’t look like you’d miss it much.” @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 23-Jun-21 05:39 PM
"It's called being a nice guy." A flash of pearly white can be spotted as he beams at her once more. "Did I miss the memo -- is bringing a colleague pick-me-up coffee and offering a coat to someone dressed lightly considered flirting?" Another obnoxious laugh. "I must've flirted with almost the entire office by now." "Miss Eden, then." He reaches for her hand. "You may return the coat to me in the office later. I wouldn't want you catching a cold on the way home." (edited)
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 05:56 PM
“Is that a source of pride for you, then? Flirting with anything that so much as moves?” @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 23-Jun-21 05:58 PM
The birdie bites back! "I have standards -- and sadly, you aren't quite my type." @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 06:18 PM
“Oh, woe is me,” Eden whines, her eyebrows knitting together and hand moving to massage her sternum. Then, after the charade: “Frankly, this is the best compliment I’ve gotten all month.” The sting of embarrassment from the rooftop is still a bit fresh, and so, yes, she’s acting bitter. But in the end, he’s (oh, yeah, what’s his name anyway?) still her coworker—a thought that deposits a sharp and sour taste in her mouth—and as obnoxious as he comes across, he seems mostly harmless. All bark, no bite. Like a dog that’s not particularly well-trained but isn’t out for blood, either. So Eden lays off. 😌 “I almost hate to ask, but what brings you here anyway?” @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 23-Jun-21 06:29 PM
His hand moves up to her hair, grazing the strawberry blond wisps framing her face, gaze lingering on her exposed nape, before dropping back down to his side. "Warm-toned hair. I need a photo, remember? Would you grace me with your presence?" @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 06:57 PM
Against her greatest wishes, Eden’s face reddens at the sudden and intimate approach. She’s not drunk enough to tolerate the male gaze from a coworker right now and this late into the night. Where’s HR when you need them most? “Oh,” she says when he reminds her of his purpose, brows raising in understanding. “Oh, that’s right. The pretty boy wants something from me. Is this how you act around someone you want something from?” Eden looks away. “Anyway. I get the feeling someone like you wouldn’t want to be seen with someone like me—you know, since I’m not your type. Maybe you should grab someone a little bit more down your alley, like June, or Cam, or … well, I could sit here listing off our coworkers until daybreak. I wouldn’t want to be the one to ruin your image.” Mostly because you do it so well yourself, but she holds her tongue. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 23-Jun-21 07:12 PM
You know, since I'm not your type. Maybe you should grab someone a bit more down your alley. . . A smug expression curves around his mouth as she prattles on a list of their coworkers. . . was this woman incredibly dense or insecure? "Okay," he says finally. "I just need someone with warm-toned hair and you're already right here. Why are you putting yourself down so much?" @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 07:37 PM
She blinks at him slowly, and the answer comes easily. Because I don’t like you? And Eden thinks about the last thing she said. Sure, she has insecurities but not in this department. She wasn’t trying to put herself down—in fact, she thinks she’s kind of a catch. Not a solid 10, not as dashing as some of their coworkers. But no wet rat either—she just doesn’t think she has to prove anything to him. Who can say what goes on in the kind of reality that an inflated ego like his must spin? “I’m not,” Eden denies, smiling to hide her animosity. But she relents because she’s not in the business of dragging this on any longer for her sake, either. “Okay. Sure. Let’s take it. Sorry for making it so difficult.” It comes out disdainfully, but with a simper like she’s back working front desk in customer service. Something, she’s sure, he’s never had to experience. @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 23-Jun-21 07:46 PM
"Alright, alright." He heaves a sigh at her lackluster reaction. She could have at least put on a cute pouting expression or something. Still, Rhett retrieves the Polaroid and stands next to her, an arm around her waist (mere centimeters of space between hand and dress) -- close enough to be uncomfortable but far enough to not have HR called on him. Not that he hasn't done some other unsavory things already. "Alright, show me your best smile, Miss Eden." Click. @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 23-Jun-21 07:55 PM
Eden can’t quite put her finger on what it is, but she feels a lick of satisfaction when he doesn’t get his way. Karma is sweet. Then she notices he hover-hands her, and she desperately bites back a bark of laughter. Truly harmless. Eden smiles for the camera. Down, doggie. @ren | rhett
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:03 AM
Just up the stairs, there’s a small rooftop area with a clear view of that Meteor City polluted sky. It’s a nice breather area though. Anime high-school fencing around the perimeters to stop any accidents.
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 04:33 AM
After making a beeline to the tables and gathering his fill of Free Lobster, Tyler booked it to Outside, where it is Quiet. Not that he disliked mingling; he just felt out of place. He didn't really know what to do—or what he was even supposed to do. He'd head back at some point tho....even if it was just to steal the breadsticks for later. God, he hadn't been to a party like this since highschool. Well, no, his highschool parties were WAY cheaper and lamer. But the vibes were the same. How long ago was that.....7, almost 8 years? Yeesh. And in that amount of time, Tyler hadn't changed at all. Unremarkable as always. Stagnant as always. The only difference was that now he was wearing a different suit. Tyler walked up to the fence. He considered sitting down, but...his suit. It was so.... concern 💰 coughs. It was worth more than his entire person. He didn't want to ruin it.....especially not since it was his. only one. OUGH Instead, he linked his fingers through the chains of the fence and let the gentle wind rustle his hair, like an anime boy. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 04:44 AM
After the last disastrous mission, Adrian was... on edge, to say the least. He'd gone with a daring outfit—a white suit, at a venue full of food, drinks, and Evil Coat-Ruining Coworkers. Despite it all, he was determined to at least enjoy some of the food he'd so generously sponsored. He had no real desire to socialize, anyway. Half of his coworkers scared the hell out of him, frankly, and the other half... Well, he was still on the fence about the other half. Still, it was nice to be back in familiar surroundings—no matter what country you were in, fancy socials were always the same. With a glass of wine (white, just in case any Unfortunate Spills occur this time) in his gloved hand, he carefully slipped away from the buzz of activity inside, climbing the stairs to the rooftop. Cracking open the door quietly, he blinked in surprise: someone else was already there. His dreams of sipping wine in solitude and staring down at the Meteor City skyline like a rich anime boy were crushed, but at least he recognized that hair. The suit, though, still surprised him: he would never get used to seeing Tyler in formal wear, least of all a well-tailored suit at that. Adrian lingered in the doorframe, swirling the wine around his glass in silence as he debated whether or not to approach Tyler. Tyler seemed at ease up here; maybe it was better not to interrupt, after all. Friendship. It was seeming more and more like an impossible goal—or at the very least, a waste of his time. Still, though... He cleared his throat, shifting his weight nervously. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 05:34 AM
Tyler's thoughts were interrupted by...coughing? He cracked his head backwards— Oh! Adrian. He spun around. "Hey." He held up a hand in a casual half wave. His voice was ever so slightly more gentle than his usual monotone, if you knew what to look for. But perhaps what might be the most strange to Adrian was the way he looked: he looked—well—his age. Maybe it was the suit, or the hairstyle, or mask of a starry night, (or all of the above) but he looked almost as if he belonged. The padding on his suit accentuated his already broad shoulders—surprisingly so, given the way he typically carried himself. His legs looked a bit longer, taller. Ah, the magic of a well-fitting suit. As if to ensure it was still Tyler after all, his most youthful features—his long eyelashes—glittered under the moonlight. Tyler eyed Adrian's plate. It seemed Tyler wasn't the only one with that idea. Not that it surprised him; Adrian and Tyler were on the same wavelength more often than they weren't. Even though Adrian could often be..........[gestures], Tyler found him enough of a breath of fresh air that he was willing to overlook Adrian's....quirks. Even if they were a pain. Though came out here to hide, he hoped Adrian would stay. It would be nice to have some company. And he liked talking with Adrian. He wasn't going to voice any of that, though. @xia :capitalism: adrian 👴 ill b faster now i pwomise
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 05:48 AM
Adrian nodded in acknowledgement, gingerly stepping away from the door and out onto the rooftop. The breeze was nice, ruffling through his hair with cool fingers; in the distance, the weak sparkle of the cityscape managed to cut through the layer of urban smog, shining like so many stars scattered across the earth. If Adrian had been a poet, maybe, he might've had something more to say. Something ironic about not being able to see the stars in the sky, and something poetic about the lights down below, and something wistful about this city, always so tightly interwoven with what lay beyond the clouds. (That was pretty good, actually. Maybe he should give the whole writing thing another crack.) Turning his gaze over to Tyler, Adrian studied his silhouette—maybe it was the low light, or the suit, or a combination of the two, but Tyler did look different. A little taller, maybe, his stance a little more confident. Despite it all, Tyler's eyes sparkled with youth. "You look sharp." Teenagers. They grew up so fast. "Hope you don't mind," Adrian said, glancing around. He probably needed to put his glass of wine down somewhere, at least. His shoulder was stable enough now, so long as he didn't move it too much, but even bringing the glass to his lips sent a deep ache through his injured arm. Luckily, he thought, sending a glance over at the small cut of filet mignon on his plate, his hands were fine. Cutlery—steak knife and all—would probably be okay. And if not, there was always the wine. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN ((i cannot promise reliable speed. but i shall try))
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 06:02 AM
Tyler nodded back. "Go ahead." He made some room for Adrian, and eyed Adrian's.....contraption. It was frankly a wonder he managed to balance it all with one hand. In another life, he would have made a great server, but alas. He never had to work a day in his life. OUGH The last mission was evidence of that. Speaking of... "How are you feeling?" It was abrupt and out of the blue, as all of Tyler's comments were. For as much as Tyler liked to give his coworkers shit for being indecipherable, Tyler was equally cryptic. Was he talking about the party? Was he talking about last mission? Was he talking about Adrian's arm. Who knows! Well, Tyler did. And to Tyler it was obvious. OUGH @xia :capitalism: adrian sparkly my variable post lengths
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 06:10 AM
Adrian set his teetering stack of silverware and china down gently on a nearby... ...well, if he had to guess, it was some air conditioning unit, maybe. More importantly, it was cool, quiet, and seemingly inert. For now. He thought about his suit again, and about what would happen if a freak gust of Powerful Air Conditioning sent his steak flying straight into his collar. Face unreadable, he gingerly picked up his food again, relocating them to a nearby stretch of Safe Concrete. Better not to take the risk. Turning his attention back to Tyler, he shrugged. "I'm alright. Coat's been dry-cleaned. Shoulder's healing. The office is, well, the office." He paused, sighing. "Our coworkers are, as always..." He trailed off, making a vague hand gesture. "You know." Adrian looked over, meeting Tyler's eyes. "You?" @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 06:22 AM
Tyler's crimson eyes patiently trailed Adrian's figure as he shuffled his food around. The soundscapes of the city below played on an ambient backdrop. He grunted at Adrian's response. Man Communication. He was glad Adrian was doing well, though; he seemed...in not the best of places on their last little excursion. Everyone had bad days, but Tyler just wanted to make sure that was all it was. I guess you could say he cared ! Baka ! (jk Tyler would freely admit it). He shrugged. "'M fine. Nothing happened recently that would need concern, but I appreciate it anyways." ....Silence. Tyler didn't mind silence, nor did he mind sharing the calm of silence with others. But something about this silence, felt...like he shouldn't be allowing it. Ugh. Feel feel feel. It wasn't wrong to trust your intuition, but damn. Tyler had to be careful; his coworker's.....[gestures] that—might be rubbing off on him. "This is rather....extravagant. I don't understand why a party like this would be hosted. All of those expenses...and for what? Inviting everyone too......I don't have anything to offer. It's baffling...." He hums. "....Just thinking aloud, I suppose...." @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 06:38 AM
Adrian was also well-acquainted with the virtues of a comfortable silence, but the air between them was suffused with a hint of tension—he was glad when Tyler broke the silence. "Mm." He tried to recall where, exactly, the idea had been formulated. He assumed it had something to do with the walkie-talkie conversations his coworkers seemed so fond of. Unfortunately [or fortunately] for him, his walkie-talkie was almost permanently muted. "Well, it's not a potluck. There's more than enough funding to go around. I guess there are perks, besides the free food. LQCC has clients in high places, and making friends with socialites and politicians is always a good business decision." Adrian toyed with his utensils. He didn't want to come across as overly... wealthy, in the obnoxious sort of way, but he'd spent enough time in so-called high society to know his way around the scene. He's somewhat surprised, though, that Tyler feels bad. Adrian would've expected him to take the free food happily, without misgivings. Maybe that was just something he did with Adrian's fridge, though. "Rich people love to waste money, but what's better is when other rich people waste money on them, so they don't have to." He took a bite of ceviche to underscore his point. Adrian frowned, just a bit, his own misgivings stirring in his chest. Maybe that's how other people felt about him, after all. Maybe Adrian was just a pain to be around, but so long as he paid for the bills... He swallowed, trying to convince himself it wasn't a big deal. Friendship was just another commodity. If you couldn't earn it, paying for it was fair play. Right? @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 06:50 AM
Tyler's eyes were fixed to Adrian as he spoke. Listening earnestly, intently. Tyler had asked a question, and Adrian knew far more about this topic than him. It was an important perspective; one he appreciated. He hummed, moving his gaze to the cityscape beyond, captured by thought. Were there really socialites at this party, though? Or wealthy businesspeople? Tyler supposed it could just be a power-play—a display of some sort of desirable attribute (Wealth? Generosity? who knows) that would catch the eye of whomever it was intended for. But then...wouldn't that make more sense coming from the company, rather than independent workers? ....Were they just trying to kiss up to Law? thonk The world of those with disposable cash to burn truly mystified Tyler. Still, he chuckled at Adrian's last comment. "Maybe that's not such a bad thing. Even if I don't get it." He chuckled again. "It certainly explains a lot about you." top 10 anime moments before disaster @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 07:02 AM
"Oh," he said, intelligently. Then: "I don't like when anyone spends money on me, rich or not." And then, uncomfortably: "It's not like I spend money on. Most people." There was a fine line between friendly banter and Uncomfortably Vulnerable Communication, and they were certainly toeing that line. Adrian turned away, cutting his steak with a little more oomph. It was okay. His money was probably his most redeeming feature, to most people. Maybe it was his only redeeming feature, to some people. And if that was the case, he had only himself to blame, really. He took another pensive sip of wine, gaze fixed on the concrete floor of the rooftop. "You're not obligated to talk to me just because I buy you food sometimes. You don't have to, you know." Adrian swallowed. "Try to be friendly, that is." A pause. "I can still get you food, if you want." It was important for growing teenagers to eat healthy, after all. Friends or not. @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 07:41 AM
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 07:41 AM
And then, he laughed. He couldn’t help it—it was the dumbest thing he’d ever heard. Well, no, he’d heard a lot dumber (and in recent time, no less), but it was still dumb enough and shocking enough to send him into a cackling fit. He tried desperately to calm himself down, pounding at his chest in hopes he could turn cackling into coughing, or just will away the laughter altogether. He could tell—even he could tell—that Adrian was clearly bothered by something, and that this might be a serious conversation for him. And even Tyler knew that laughing would only make people in serious conversations feel bad. But he couldn’t help it! Don’t say stupid things, then!
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 07:42 AM
“Adrian...” he finally caught his breath. “If I didn’t want to talk to you, then I wouldn’t have. It’s like you said—why would I need to? You’d do what you wanted anyways. And if you think I’m the type to bend over and play nice so the moneybags feed me scraps, don’t you think there’d be more asses I’d be kissing, aside from yours? In fact, wouldn’t I be out there right now, schmoozing with the suits?” He exhaled through his nose in an amused snort. “You’re the first person I’ve heard describe me as ‘friendly.’ Maybe you just bring out the best in me.” Chuckles. He leaned closer, letting his bright gaze lock into Adrian’s own eyes. He wouldn’t let you look away. “Let’s get one thing clear. Listen good, because I don’t want to repeat myself: I talk to you, because I want to. I spend time with you, because I like it. I wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t you, free food or not.” He leaned back. “Frankly, I’m surprised to hear you say you’re not as generous as you seem.” Partially because he’d Seen It In Action. “I thougt you were the type to just drop the big bucks wherever, because you were so loaded nothing would affect you anyways. I guess I’m kind of flattered....” He paused. “.....Wait, are you only doing it because you have some misconception? If that’s the case, then stop. I don’t want you to burn your wallet because you’ve got some stupid notion about me. Or us...or whatever.” Even if it didn’t really matter in the end. Even if it all went to the same place and evened out to be the same thing. Because Tyler cared about Adrian. Because Adrian was his friend.
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 20-Jun-21 07:42 AM
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 08:07 AM
He was prepared for a lot of things—but not for Tyler to burst out laughing. Adrian waited with bated breath, steak-mid-chew; his eyes drooped into a decent rendition of a dejected puppy's. Tyler was laughing at him. Cackling, even. peggsive Maybe Adrian just didn't understand what it was like at all, really, to know... normal people. Normal people, for whom money was a concern, who seemed to socialize so easily, falling into each other's rhythms and patterns so effortlessly, as if they danced to a beat that only Adrian couldn't hear. He wasn't good at these things; he'd always been better at lying. He was only good at socializing when there was a clear transaction involved, contracts written in alcohol ink and signed with a disarming smile and a silver tongue. But then Tyler caught his breath, and—damn it. He was talking, but in that irritatingly honest way of his; Adrian shied away from it as much as he envied it, the way Tyler always seemed to speak his mind freely, unburdened by concerns of shame or image or pride. "My ass is worth the most money," he muttered. He didn't know if it was true. Frankly, he didn't care. Maybe you just bring out the best in me. He's never heard anyone say something like this to him—has never imagined a situation where it'd be applicable, even. Adrian was frustrating, stubborn, arrogant—if anything, he brought out the worst, in most. The offhand remark took him off-guard, settling warmly in his gut. It was... nice. Unfamiliar, but appreciated.
I wouldn't do it if it wasn't you. There was a moment—a brief moment—where Adrian swallowed, unsure of what the words even meant. Who was he, really? What did he offer anyone? The face he showed Tyler was radically different from the one he'd shown back home, and there was an endless assortment of masks he'd learned to put on over the years to entertain, to please, to placate, always at the whim of some wealthier authority, be it his father or his associates. He wasn't sure, exactly, what "being him" even entailed. But if Tyler liked it, it was enough, he supposed. Enough to keep trying. To keep polishing the mask until it became a face, even. A friend. He paused, considering, and then let out a sigh of relief, tension draining from his body. He even managed to swallow the rest of his steak: a perfect medium-rare, served with the delicious sauce of Non-Homosexual Friendship. "My wallet can take a lot more damage," he said, deadpan. Then: "Well. Okay." An awkward shift, fingers tapping the rim of a wine glass, tensing over fabric, smoothing over concrete. "...I'm glad." "You're..." His Vulnerability Engine coughs and wheezes, before sputtering to a stop. "You're alright."
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 08:19 AM
(Postscript: his ears are Bright Red. Do with this information what you will.)
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 08:35 AM
Tyler laughed again. This was it—this was the company he enjoyed so much from Adrian. In a stressful job full of stressful people, Adrian was an oasis. Few people at work got Tyler like Adrian did. No— Few people period got Tyler like Adrian did. Tyler would be the first to admit he didn't have many friends. But he was glad Adrian was one of them. "Thanks!" His dry deadpan had a bit of a playfully sarcastic edge. "I think you're alright too." He chuckled again, in the way that Tyler always laughed at his own jokes. "Pfft......And I'm glad your ass is expensive and your wallet is fireproof...pfthahahaha..." He could barely choke that out between the increasing giggles. After another (blessedly much shorter) laughing fit, he calmed himself again, and looked at Adrian. And smiled. Warm, tender, full of affection and trust and comfort. Tyler was not the most sunny of people, but under the moonlight, he seemed to glitter. He extended a hand to Adrian. "You done with your food yet? It's getting chilly." Perhaps the least honest thing Tyler had said the entire night (but it really was kind of chilly). He trusted Adrian to be able to read between the lines. @xia :capitalism: adrian
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Adrian Liu BOT 20-Jun-21 08:50 AM
Tyler laughed at him again—but this time, it didn't feel so bad. Adrian's lips quirked up in a gentle smile as he took the outstretched hand. "Yeah. Let's go."
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 20-Jun-21 08:51 AM
alright you two get a (heterosexual) room. a room that isnt this one [ ROOM FREE! ]
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 12:44 PM
A red-haired man finds himself enjoying some silence before joining. Arriving at the venue early rather than fashionably late for once, he escapes to the rooftop. It would be best to mingle once more people arrived, and even better when everyone had a couple of drinks. If Rhett smoked, he would be up on the rooftop to aesthetically take a smoke. But since he didn't, he simply found a seat and looked out onto the skyline of Meteor City. @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 20-Jun-21 01:39 PM
She arrives at the venue earlier than she wanted. It was her intention to pregame the party—inebriated Eden was ever the more tolerant of big functions like this and more adept at networking than sober her—but in a flurry of getting dressed, doing her hair and makeup, she realized too late that her apartment was out of alcohol. And here she was at her company’s party: painfully sober and painfully present. Even though she initially makes a beeline for the bar to steel herself for tonight (i.e. intoxicate herself), Eden makes a sharp detour when she sees some of her colleagues idling by the bar—too few not to be noticed. Resolving to return when a more formidable crowd has gathered, she makes her way to the rooftop for a quiet place to hype herself up for the night ahead. With a deep gulp, she quickly realizes she’s not alone outside, but it’s also too late to reasonably turn back toward the stairwell. She makes her way to the railing lining the perimeter of the roof, consciously maintaining some distance between her and the individual seated in the dim moonlight. It wouldn’t be the end of the world if they tried to talk to her, but she also desperately wants some time to mentally prepare in solitude. To no one in particular, she promises she’ll spend the rest of the night chatting up her coworkers, so is a little alone time so much to ask? @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 01:51 PM
Despite the rushing sound of cars far below and the subtle whistle of the wind, Rhett hears the rooftop door open and close, accompanied by gentle foosteps. Company -- not that he minds. Not at all. "Miss Westbrook!" His face breaks into a smile as he approaches her -- unaware that she was purposefully keeping her distance. He drapes his jacket across her bare shoulders. "You'll catch a cold if you're up here for too long in just your dress." Rhett blinks and nods to himself, as if affirming something. "You are just the person I am looking for." @turtle | eden
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Eden Westbrook BOT 20-Jun-21 04:51 PM
At the sound of a familiar voice calling from behind her and the sudden feeling of warmth blanketing her shoulders, she closes her eyes miserably. Okay, so it was too much to ask. Her eyes meet those of the colleague who’s boldly approached her, and a slight realization dawns. “Oh,” she says without thinking. It’s the guy who brought her unsolicited coffee the other day, and she still hasn’t the faintest clue what to call him. Ryan, was it? Rich? (Probably not, but he sure looks the part.) “Like I said before, Eden is fine. And thanks”—her glance darts at the thick jacket draped over her frame—“for this, I mean. And the coffee,” she quickly appends. “I realize I never thanked you.” But she sighs. She can usually excuse a gesture as corny as the jacket-over-the-shoulder when she’s at least three, four drinks deep and definitely not at a company function. “Look, you seem like a nice guy. But if you’re doing all of this for a reason, I’m not really interested in dating in the workplace.” @ren | rhett
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 05:45 PM
He laughs. A deep, rolling, shoulder-shaking sort of laugh. I'm not really interested in dating in the workplace. Those words, said to him instead of coming from his mouth. Miss Westbrook, the slim, homely type, always with her nose stuck in her work, bright-eyed and awkward, like a baby deer. Boring. He may have insatiable desires but that didn't mean that he'd eat everything presented. "Excuse me --" he says but descends into laughter once more. When he finally catches his breath, he claps a hand to her shoulder. "You must be mistaken. I need to take a photo with someone with 'warm-toned-hair'." He shows her the mini-game card with the statement, accompanying it with a 🦊 grin. "I'm going to join the rest of the party now, but perhaps I'll grab you later-- and oh, keep the jacket. For now." A statement meant to have her find him to return it later. With a casual toss of his hand, Rhett disappears from the rooftop.
RHETT LEAVES THE AREA!
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Eden Westbrook BOT 20-Jun-21 06:18 PM
Eden suddenly feels hot, but much to her chagrin, it’s not because of the jacket. In her experience, a guy gets you a drink, offers you his coat, and you go on a date. To save them and their coworkers any awkward tension caused by a much-too-late rejection, she wanted to nip any possible romantic lead in the bud early. But now that she’s caused it … Eden buries her face in her hands. She’s doubly burned, considering he left with the last word this time, too. She takes off the jacket in an effort to cool down—keep it? She thinks she can sell it for a pretty penny instead. Donate it to a good cause, like MC’s recent respectable slug conservation efforts. Eden heads straight to the bar and will stop for no one on the way. room free now 😌
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 09:41 PM
Jericho stands on the rooftop and takes a moment to collect himself. The party is bustling and he needs some time to calm his nerves before seeking out Cerise to say 'Hello. Nice evening and dress you have on there. Goodbye.' Honestly he's regretting getting so dressed up. He hasn't put on eyeshadow in...how many years? Does it even look right? He doesn't have a mirror to check. Maybe he should have stayed in the apron??? God damn it. But it's too late. The makeup is on him and he doesn't have makeup remover. burgersad Jericho takes another deep breath. Less thoughts, less thinking. The stars aren't visible but the city lights are pretty. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 09:45 PM
Lullaby needs a smoke. Just to wind down a little, head full of thoughts and - well, that's not really the norm for them. They're already pulling out a cigarette as they breech the step between roof and staircase, crossing through the tiny doorway into... equally tiny expanse. The first thing they notice is the coat - sleek, black. The way it ruffles gently in the breeze. Some possible company of their brand, they think. Black jacket, black pants, black hair. Probably up here for the same reason they are. The second thing they notice is a familiar flutter of jade feathers. A laugh sounds out - gentle, as usual - as they approach. "Jericho?" @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 10:01 PM
He moseys in, sipping on something with coconut rum and grenadine. His gray suit is unbuttoned and flutters in the evening breeze. Patsy notices Lullaby and Jericho off to one side -- he spares them both a wave before going to sit on the concrete near the roof's edge. It's nice out here, overlooking the lights of a bustling city. The night feels full of possibilities.
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 10:04 PM
Jericho turns at the familiar voice and raises a brow at who he sees. "Oh. You," He says, neither friendly or unfriendly. Just a simple observation. It figures Lullaby would eventually whimsically wander up to the rooftop to think about...life and humanity or whatever it is that goes in their brain. "You look...." Good. "....different," He says, settling on another observation. "What are you doing up here? Did you get bored?" In his periphery he notices someone else join them on the rooftop. Patsy? Is it? He gives him a curt nod of acknowledgement. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 10:08 PM
"You look pretty ... different yourself." They grin, eyeing him up and down. Is that makeup? A top with sparkles? Somehow in his formal wear, he looks .... less stiff. Lullaby grins and tilts their pack of cigarettes, a silent and familiar offer. "... Good different. Not that ...." It's Jericho. ".. y'know." "And nah, not really much to get bored of down there." They glance over at Patsy. A shake of their cigarettes. They don't know if he smokes but -- they're polite. "Want one?" @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 10:18 PM
Patsy almost shakes his head at the offer of cigarettes, but finds himself standing and walking over in the pair's direction instead. "Gosh, I haven't smoked in... Maybe a decade... They still make them like they used to? Cheap and awful?" He plucks one from the pack and waits for a light. "It's, uh, nice to see you guys here... I'm not much of a party type, but this one's been a swell time to far..." he admits in an attempt to make small talk. "Are you guys having fun...?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 10:31 PM
A small frown forms on Jericho's face when Lullaby examines his outfit--less out of anger and more discomfort at being Perceived. "Oh, stop Lullaby, you're going to make me blush," Jericho replies deadpan at their kind-of compliment. However, he does accept the offered cigarette with some gratitude. "....Thanks." He produces a lighter from his pants pocket and lights his own cigarette. While he briefly considers prodding Lullaby a bit more, he lets the impulse die immediately. Coworkers don't need to make conversation. Except...Patsy and Lullaby seem intent on talking. He regards Patsy with an indifferent look as he tries to make friendly 'small talk'. Does the man want to talk about the weather next? "No." He answers bluntly and lets out a puff of smoke. That is the truth, after all. It's not the worst time but it's far from "fun". Out of politeness (Patsy has thus far done nothing to incur his wrath), Jericho leans over to the man and lights his cigarette with his lighter. Maybe he'll talk less with smoke in his lungs. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 10:35 PM
(Jericho's sarcasm only widens their grin) "As awful and wonderful as always." A laugh. "It's a ... nice crowd, good folk." They're unwillingly fond of this group of coworkers. Who knew that having a job could have perks (they literally do almost no work). As Jericho lights Patsy's cigarette, they hold out their own. Hello? Forget someone? "Did you end up actually cooking the lobsters?" (edited)
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 10:51 PM
Patsy takes a drag of his cigarette... and immediately steps back to start hacking and coughing. "OOGH--! Jesus Christ, you roll this yourself or something? Or am I just too old to smoke now?" He bends over to rest his hands on his knees as he wheezes, and a little ash gets on the gray pants of his suit from holding the cigarette between his fingers. It takes him a minute for his breathing to return to normal, but as it does the detective stands back up to his full height with a catlike stretch. "I know there's a number of folks here older than I am, but God do I feel like a geezer sometimes... Can't even smoke without busting a lung..." Patsy attempts another drag, and this one goes better than the first, with minimal wheezing. "Maybe I'm just outta practice..." @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 11:06 PM
The corners of Jericho's mouth briefly twitch up into a smirk at Lullaby holding out their cigarette. It's childishly amusing. "You have your own lighter, don't you?" He says, despite moving over to light their cigarette. "Obviously. I said I would." He answers a matter of factly to Lullaby's question. Jericho raises his eyebrows as Patsy immediately starts hacking and coughing. This is...Embarrassing. He has zero desire to watch this man reconnect with his rebellious high school years because he's having a moment. "Perhaps you should stay out of practice," He comments unhelpfully. The rooftop no longer feels like a quiet and calm place for him to collect himself, although the cigarette helps somewhat. He takes one last long drag before pushing away from the edge of the roof. "Lullaby. Patsy." The curt words and a nod are the only goodbye he gives as he heads for the stairs and leaves. (YEETS JERICHO INTO THE CLOSET ARIGATOU FOR THE INTERACTIONS) @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 11:11 PM
"But your lighter is right h-" They burst into laughter at Patsy's coughing fit, before stopping, sheepish. They shouldn't laugh at someone else's misfortune like this. "No shame in it - better to quit, really." A concerned expression in his direction, free hand reaching out to pat him on the shoulder before remembering what happened the Last Time They Touched Patsy. They stick their pocket instead. "Are you okay?" A turn to Jericho, raise of an eyebrow - is he leaving so soon? But they just nod in goodbye. @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho (HAVE FUN KISSES)
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 11:28 PM
Damn, this Jericho Vidali was a rude one... He'd heard rumors around the office, mainly secondhand from Ernest, but Patsy hadn't imagined anyone could be rude to, well... him, a reserved yet sincere single father of two. He breathes a sigh of relief at the man's prompt exit, before turning back to Lullaby. "Y-yeah, I'm good... Outta practice, like I said..." He takes another drag and taps out the ashes with two fingers. "Actually, I wanted to... talk to you in private... And seeing as there's no one else up here, now might be a good time..." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 11:32 PM
Oh man. They take a long drag, gaze unfocusing for a moment - a second to prepare - before looking back at Patsy. If this was a lecture, they're glad they started drinking early. ".... um... yeah? Hit me.." @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 20-Jun-21 11:51 PM
He shifts uncomfortably from foot to foot, trying to put words into his own mouth. A drink could only start so many conversations. "I wanted to thank you for that letter... It was really nice of you to apologize, especially after I overreacted. I'm just, uh, still dealing with the fallout of my last relationship, I guess..." In one swift motion, Patsy downs the rest of his mixed drink. It burns, sugary sweet in the back of his throat. At some point he stopped looking Lullaby in the eye and began to focus on their shoes. "It can be hard to let certain memories go... Certain people go..." Waking up to an empty bed one morning. The morning turns into a week, a month, a year of leaving flyers on telephone poles and post boxes with a face and a name attached. The rain washes out her features. Time ambles on. "But I think it might be time to..." Move on. "...Fuck, I dunno. This got really heavy, huh...?" In the end, he can't bring himself to say it. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 12:00 AM
The sound of the party drifts below their feet and from the direction of the stairwell - that low rhythm of laughter and voices that you can't quite make out. Lullaby watches Patsy's expression - his... confession - with vested attention. He's kind. Good. They remember now - the mention of a wife, gone. They should have known better. Shit. It was bad enough that they had gotten affectionate with someone who didn't want it, but to do so with someone who was hurting? Double shit. "....." They don't respond at first, not quite sure knowing what to say. Let's start from what they know more than what they feel. "You have nothing to ... apologise for. It was my fault. I shouldn't have... pushed. I'm not the best at..." "... I get overexcited." They laugh, embarrassed. "I'm working on it." "And..." Another pause as they hit a mental road block. Another drag to push through. "... heavy isn't bad, I guess. I'm not... the best at- I mean, I can carry your bags and stuff but, ..." "...... if you want to talk, I'm happy to listen. It's hard... losing people. You don't have to rush it." @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 12:30 AM
"Thanks, Lullaby..." He props his cigarette between his lips and uses the free hand to rub his eyes. It has to be the smoke, or summer allergies or something... He couldn't afford to be sad on a night like this. "Excited... is fine. It's good to get excited about things," he mumbles through the cigarette filter. Though the idea that someone could get excited about kissing him was a lot to process. Patsy is a man who rarely finds himself excited about anything, his own kids excluded. Music wafts up through the stairwell like the smoke of their cigarettes, notes intertwining with nicotine in the cool air of a June night. Patsy recalled in the back of his mind that it was almost the solstice. Taking the spent smoke, now just a filter and some ash, from between his lips, he drops it and stamps it out underfoot. Patsy finally looks Lullaby in the eye. "You don't gotta listen -- not yet, at least. But I'd be pleased to bits if we could share a dance... Up here, just the two of us..." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 12:40 AM
They're not much of a dancer, but who are they to refuse such a sweet request? A smile quirks up their lips and broadens into a grin. They hold out a hand. "What kind of dance?" A pause. "... Okay, caution - I only really somewhat know the waltz. And maybe foxtrot, but that one's batting at 20%." @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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li 📽 ernie 21-Jun-21 01:03 AM
💿 The record playing seems to have ambiguous lyrics, but the melody itself is almost... uplifting, despite having a melancholic undertone to it. I suppose it's up to you how you take it to heart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgwdQVHpAR0
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 01:06 AM
"I'll lead. My folks made me take ballroom classes in middle school..." Patsy gently takes Lullaby's hand, bridging the gap between them in a few small steps. He rests his other hand at the small of Lullaby's waist, just barely brushing against the cloth of their suit jacket. He counts the beats of the music against the other's wrist. 5, 6, 7, 8... And it begins. Three steps, over and over, across the roof in synchronicity. "Mm, this is a good song..." Patsy doesn't know it, but he tries to hum along to underlying instrumental as he keeps time. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 01:09 AM
Whoa - ! They ... they are not used to being the one following, not in anything physical at least. Par for the course, being the size they are and the person they are. Not to mention who they learned to dance from. They rest their free hand comfortably on Patty's shoulder, taking a moment to find the rhythm. It gets easier with time. ".... never heard it." Lullaby admits. "But it's ... nice.... cloudy." They nod, as if they had said a musical adjective that makes sense. "Did you enjoy the classes? Ballroom..?" @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 01:18 AM
Patsy dances easily, swaying and stepping to the rhythm. "Yeah, the notes flow nicely..." His hand finds purchase on the back on their coat, coaxing Lullaby a bit closer. "Not at the time, no... I don't think I've ever known a twelve year old child who enjoyed a class their parents signed them up for. It's at that point of your life, you begin to have free will, yknow...?" A pause. "But as I got older, it was nice to be able to dance... Especially with someone you care about..." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 01:21 AM
They press against Patsy without resistance. Actually, they smile a bit as he does so - charmed by the warmth, by a confident touch. So he was handsier than the pool had lead them to believe. A laugh. "Yeah, I mean... I didn't even want to go to school." "....." They simply abide by the motions for a while. Then, nonchalant. "Is that how you met them? Dancing?" @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 01:36 AM
He lets out a melancholy laugh. "Nah... We were science partners in tenth grade. Not that we did any good in the class but, uh... We started hanging out after school, and without even realizing it we were joined at the hip by the end of junior year..." Patsy realizes he's done far more talking than listening tonight, and he bites his lip regretfully. Lullaby offered their ear, yes, but shouldn't he do the same in return...? "Did you ever, uh, have anyone... special?" He fumbles the steps briefly, caught up in the inelegance of his question, but manages to recover. "I guess I mean, did anything or... anyone... ever give you that spark?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 01:42 AM
The image of a little Patsy running around with someone else - getting into shenanigans at school, falling in love. It makes them smile. They prefer to listen than to talk anyway, so this song and dance suits them perfectly. Although they're not quite sure how the lyrics are supposed to go from here. Is he looking for someone to relate to? Then they should... agree, right? Or is he just feeling guilty about talking? They don't know Patsy well enough to figure it out. ".... uh.. not, quite the same?" They venture. Lullaby's never been married. Hell, they haven't been anything close to it. "I mean... there's ... yeah, there's people... in my life, who I care about.. a lot though. And people I've uh, lost in some way.... or another. So --" "..... yup." They pop the 'p'. Pause. Redirect. "Any other secret skills? Besides dancing?" @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 02:22 AM
Patsy sways them both to the music as it winds down to a finish, his fingers slowly trace their way down to Lullaby's hipbone, gently resting against their side. He finds the unprompted mention of Lullaby's own loss surprising, eliciting a raise of his eyebrows before he forces his expression to return to placidity. "You don't have to tell me about that if you don't want to..." The detective is only so open regarding his loss due to unbidden attention from his admittedly nosy coworkers. Zeke and his fat mouth... Patsy doesn't wish the same on anyone else. He quirks his lips into the slightest of smiles and focuses on Lullaby's new question. "Mm, I braid hair pretty good. Give me your cigarette." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 02:26 AM
There's a lot of signals here. The lingering touch, the soft assurance. A dance begins and ends and Lullaby finds themself viewing Patsy in a new light. The features unclear, but altered nonetheless. "... alright." They've definitely been carrying that cigarette the whole time, dangling carefully just away from Patsy's shoulder. A blink in surprise, but they hand it over! @Gabbo 📻 Patsy
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 02:26 AM
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Patsy Kaminsky BOT 21-Jun-21 03:04 AM
Patsy takes a long drag from the cigarette, and breathes out slowly. The evening breeze feels crisp on the back of his neck. He imagines kissing Lullaby, just to know what it feels like, to exhale smoke only for someone else to inhale deeply against his lips. To share the taste of menthol and nicotine, both drunk off the alcohol in their bellies and riding the high of persons intertwined. But the ashes are spent, and there is only a flickering filter between his fingers now. And so he is left to imagine, and do with those daydreams what he will. If only Albert had not encouraged him to think... Patsy stomps the final embers out on the concrete rooftop. "Thank you for the dance, Lullaby... And for listening..." He makes the first move to leave. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 21-Jun-21 03:11 AM
And just like that, it's over. Like coming out of a stupor, they are suddenly aware of how different the air feels without someone to share it with. Their arms are empty of all warmth - human or flame - and they stick their hands in their pockets. A soft smile lines their face. "Anytime, Pats." A pause. Nah - they'll follow up with him later. Maybe ask him for another dance. They watch him leave but stay behind for a moment, giving some space between the conversation and returning to the party. They'll return on their own time. Jericho was right, in the end, they're here to think about life and humanity and whatever goes on in their brain. ROOM OPEN (unless Gabbo has smth else to add)
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Xiaoru BOT 21-Jun-21 04:13 PM
On the search for a quiet place to rest her feet, Xiaoru stumbles towards the quiet rooftop. A relatively empty space and a nighttime view. It's a nice feeling, interesting and unique. Something about being so high and seeing the world as dots and specks of light. It was... different. And Xiaoru liked different. She kicks off her heels and perches herself up on the edge of the rooftop second level, hanging her feet off the edge and swinging them in the cool summer night. A small cocktail glass placed next to her. It'd been a while since she'd last escaped a party like this, she reminisces. How many years now... (edited)
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 10:14 PM
Mm. For some reason he was expecting an extravagant rooftop garden and terrace, but what he got was some brutalist abomination accessorized with chain link fencing. It has the signature of most of the sad industrial buildings of Meteor City. Even the sky line was nothing special, a thin veil of smog illuminated by unnatural lighting of the sleepy metropolis. June kicks his shoe against the fence, looking up and noticing a small shadow. He sees its dress billow in the breeze. It was in fact a person- probably escaping the chaos inside. A wave of concern rushes through him since they are pretty close over the edge. "Yo~ You alright?" He hums, trying to maintain his cool.
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 10:14 PM
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Xiaoru BOT 21-Jun-21 10:23 PM
Someone joins her up on the rooftop, though she doesn't turn her head away from the distant view to see who it is. Some people came up to be alone after all, and she wasn't looking to break the silence for either of them. But they call out to her, and she blinks out of her reverie. She leans forward and down, dangerously so, to see who it is that called out to her, and waves at them languidly. Hello. Was she alright? Yes she was feeling alright.
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 21-Jun-21 10:23 PM
@flan 🦋 june (GOMEN IM OUT RIGHT NOW BUT ILL BE HERE IN AND OUT! ;;;; SLOW REPLIES...)
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June Love BOT 21-Jun-21 10:29 PM
He recognizes the soft, languid expressions of the detective who herded away all the dinosaurs in the Anomamon case. To think someone so small held so much power. Xiaoru's bend forward makes his heart race; she really was literally on the edge. And she didn't answer his question- maybe her mind was preoccupied? "H-Hello! Got room for one more?" He shuffles over.
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flan 🦋 june 21-Jun-21 10:29 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru you're good, tyt hehe!! I am also in and out
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Xiaoru BOT 22-Jun-21 01:37 AM
Conscious of the other person's concern, but paying it no mind, she takes a sip of her drink before finally leaning back to a less precarious angle. The rooftop was wide and empty, and the second roof she was on had plenty of space for another, and then another after that. She nods silently at his question. She doesn't invite him over or wave him away.
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 22-Jun-21 01:37 AM
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 01:55 AM
He makes his way up, sitting a polite distance away from the woman and eyeing the glass in her hand. June can't help but notice her small build and quiet demure. The woman clad in shimmering white and blue silks, dwarfed by the concrete jungle creeping up behind her; something inside him wanted to protect her, though, it isn't always the case of someone needing protection. She is, of course, entirely capable of taking care of herself and it seemed, in this moment, she was fine on her own. "You look divine, Ms. Zhang! Lovely evening isn't it? Have you been enjoying yourself?" His stomach growls- he has yet to eat or drink. He looks in the distance, smiling. "The city has a weird aura, doesn't it?"
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 01:55 AM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 22-Jun-21 02:18 AM
The man next to her seemed filled to the brim with kind words and sweet intentions, though Xiaoru herself was impartial to sweet things. She'd gone too long being surrounded by sugar powdered words and faces and promises. Though she could tell they were genuine on his part, she's not particularly impressed. She doesn't hate people like him either, though, and she nods in response to his words. "...it's...... an interesting city." She's not someone with much to say, and doesn't make much of an effort to try and be otherwise. Meteor City was an interesting city. The people, the culture, the flow. When she distanced herself way up high like this the currents of the city became more obvious.
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 22-Jun-21 02:18 AM
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 10:09 AM
Yes, it is interesting. The butterflies in his stomach start to flutter when he finds himself saying more than what is necessary. June bends his head a little closer; Xiaoru's voice is so soft, the wind easily carries them away, and it seems she could easily be lifted and swept along with them. June nods quietly to Xiaoru's response, or lack thereof, and sits there in silence. It is quite apparent that she isn't someone of many words and he respects that. ... For the few moments he doesn't say much, observing the ebbs and flows of the bustling streets below. He suddenly finds himself drawn to Xiaoru's eyes. "... Have you taken photos yet Ms. Zhang?"
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 10:09 AM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 22-Jun-21 02:24 PM
She takes another idle sip of her drink, swirling the glass and holding it up to admire it in the dim moonlight, lost in the way the mint leaves and currants float in the drink for a moment. Then her eyes glide over to meet June's, dark and inky in the dimness of the night. "...yes." She murmurs out in reply, thinking back to earlier in the night. "... for the scavenger hunt." She tilts her head towards June, as if to ask and you?.
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 22-Jun-21 02:24 PM
@flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 03:04 PM
The sound of her drink swirling in its glass reminds him how parched he actually was. His lips curl in a soft smile when their eyes meet. He gathers the cues from her head tilt and inquisitive yet sleepy eyes. Junes nods-- but then shakes his head. "Oh! Uh.. Honestly I nearly forgot... But if you wouldn't mind accompanying for one I.. hm.. I'd really appreciate it!" There was possibly a prize for participating and he isn't going to miss out on that. "Though I hate to disturb you- you really don't have to. I don't know anyone too well, so I just deal with the awkwardness that comes with asking." He smiles sheepishly.
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 03:04 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 22-Jun-21 03:49 PM
She nods as she listens to him explain his plight. Just like she'd enlisted the aid of Cassius for her scavenger hunt, it seemed it was her turn to be enlisted. She didn't really mind having her photo taken or anything, and not as if she were in the middle of anything in particular, but... ".... I don't mind... but..." She gestures down at her bare feet, heels off to the side. She'd done quite a bit of standing already tonight and her feet were a bit tired. She wasn't much in the mood to walk all the way over to the photo booth.
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 22-Jun-21 03:49 PM
@flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 04:05 PM
"Hm?" He blinks, following her line of vision and happens upon two tiny shoeless feet and the decadent heels that rested on the ledge. Yes, of course- he understands the plight of breaking into new heels. No wonder she chooses to sit, her feet must be killing her. "Oh- Ms. Zhang, forgive me!" June stands up, brushing off his slacks and offers his hand. "I'd be happy to assist." HamBlush
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 04:05 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 22-Jun-21 04:09 PM
Well.... she'd preferred to not move entirely.... she sighs a bit and gently places her hand in his outstretched one. Going with him still sounded more interesting than her previous parties.
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geeck 🌙 xiaoru 22-Jun-21 04:09 PM
@flan 🦋 june (THEY GO!)
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June Love BOT 22-Jun-21 04:43 PM
He sees her struggle a bit.... ONWARD THEY GO TO THE PICTURE STATION!!
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flan 🦋 june 22-Jun-21 04:44 PM
@geeck 🌙 xiaoru sorry i godmodded?? a bit LFKSJDFJ i can start something in #picture-station
room open!!
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 05:29 PM
OPEN
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:24 AM
... Until he gets to the rooftop. He hoists himself over and looks over the ledge, was Lullaby okay? @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:24 AM
They do this shit for fun. Yeah, they haul themself up, giving him an amused expression. @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:40 AM
See? Lullaby was up to speed on this. There wasn't a need for explanations, Morris had commended Lullaby on their keen introspection before and he'll rely on it again. Honestly he hates the idea of playing with people's feelings over a game, and he would not, especially those feelings that belong to the detectives of LQCC were more fragile than they let on. 'Go fuck yourself Zeke,' he could have said, but there was someone here he felt he could say that to, and genuinely, and not have to worry about misunderstandings, and that by itself was worthy of love. "Lullaby, I love ya." @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:45 AM
It's later than it was when they had last stepped foot on the rooftop. The faint light fading from before has since collapsed into full darkness, the rise of a moon - a beautiful sight, to be sure. But Lullaby's looking at Morris. A laugh, a bit embarrassed by the forwardness of the words. "Love ya-" Emphasis on the 'ya' instead of a 'you', to match the other. "-too, Morrie." They reach a hand out to brush at his hair. "... but I promise, we can learn to climb roofs a normal way." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:54 AM
He shakes his head and takes the hand to place over his chest, where his heart beat wildly as if-- And when does the same to Lullaby he'd feels the same thing. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 12:56 AM
Yeah that's what running and climbing up a building will do. Heart rate 📈 ? It's called adrenaline.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 12:56 AM
Don't be so cynical omg
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:01 AM
They smile, waiting for their pulses to become inseparable to their perception. ".... hey." "Truth or dare?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris WILL FREE U AFTER THIS QUICK
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 01:01 AM
"Just ask - am I gonna say no."
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:01 AM
"Maybe." "..... what the fuck was that in the bush?" @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 01:02 AM
"A mimosa bye"
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Lullaby BOT 23-Jun-21 01:02 AM
They laugh and it fills the rooftop. "See you later, Morrie." They're climbing down the opposite side of the roof--
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 23-Jun-21 01:03 AM
ROOM OPEN
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:04 AM
To the side of the banquet table, snug to the wall, was a shallow extrusion that made a fine makeshift stage. If anyone’s interested in delivering some sort of speech or acknowledgement to tip off the celebrations, this would be the place to do it and get heard. It’d also be a perfect place to sing or air out dirty laundry later in the night, but…. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:04 AM
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Tyler 🤡 BOT 20-Jun-21 04:09 AM
He takes the mic. Taps "Is this thing on....okay. Good. Announcement: you're all fruit salads. Announcement over." He leaves. 🚶‍♂️ goodbye
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forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN 20-Jun-21 04:16 AM
the venue was empty. btw. he did this to an empty room for shits and giggles.
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 21-Jun-21 11:20 PM
Her steps had eventually brought the singer moving near the stage of the event venue... although it felt too early, for now. A little tipsy still, but not too much so, Étoile sat down near the stage to enjoy the last of her fourth drink.
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Étoile Eden Voyce BOT 22-Jun-21 11:00 AM
The fourth now empty, and Étoile back full of energy, she decided to leave the stage area. For now.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 05:30 PM
OPEN
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 11:59 AM
@hyu 👓 albert @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @mei | cerise @eu | cordelia @dee 🌼 doris @Jacket 🤪 Hayden @crow ✝ jacob de silva @pepo 📸 jamie @flan 🦋 june @Panro 🍓 Kylee @ren | rhett @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @Robbie ⚖ Zeke
SCAVENGER HUNT:
Sign ups still available in #announcements - just getting these done!
Albert - Find someone with a birthday in summer (June - August) Cameron - Find someone 5'08-5'10 Cerise - Find someone wearing a dress Cordelia - Find someone with a birthday in winter (December - February) Doris - Find someone with light eyes Hayden - Find someone wearing high heels Jacob - Find someone with black or cool toned hair Jamie - Find someone in slacks June - Find someone with dark eyes Kylee - Find someone with a birthday in spring (March - May) Lullaby - Find someone 5'01-5'07 Rhett - Find someone with warm toned hair Tyler - Find someone 5'11+ Zeke - Find someone with a birthday in fall (September - November)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 12:16 PM
Saif - Find someone with a visible mole(s)/freckles Eden - Find someone with 3 Int Ernie - Find someone wearing gloves Mika - Find someone with a 3 Stat (Any)
@★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @turtle | eden @li 📽 ernie @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 03:57 PM
Luciel - Find someone wearing jewelry Aiden - Find someone wearing high heels Xiaoru - Find someone with dark eyes
@Li💤 ♟ Luciel @druz (captain ravioli) 🔎 aiden @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:02 PM
@MEATeor 7 MINUTES: Pairing list attached. Things to Note:
1. No NSFW/super horny in server! Take it to DMs. You only have 7 minutes anyway 2. You cannot be in the closet & in a location RP at the same time. We recommend you keep posts/interactions short & do them when you & your partner are both available. 3. If you're both busy/it's dragging on, it might be best to just HC what would happen and then return with prose/further DMing later! This is just to prevent.. y'know if your OC gets punched in the closest but then you're both RPing somewhere else. Timeline mess. 4. Please tag me when you're done so I can export the channel and then delete it.
Channels will be set up and you will be tagged momentarily.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 05:13 PM
@MEATeor To reiterate, if you’re in the midst of a casual rp in one of the rooms, please put a lid on it for now in order to try to get the minigame in progress- you can write an explanation as to how you two got pulled into the closet or not but just please put your non-minigame rp on the backburner if possible! blob_bowing
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if theres continuity errors just blame it on food poisoning i dont care
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:16 PM
IC FOR 7 MINUTES: You can assume that your OC was just kind of shuffled in there as part of the 7 minutes game they heard about. Who put them there? Haha. Goodbye.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 05:21 PM
(T/N: it was me)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 02:39 AM
@dee 🌼 doris @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @shelfy 🍀 Patrick @druz (captain ravioli) 🔎 aiden @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @eu | cordelia Ok u may have multiple RP rights for 7 Min + 1 Location RP. Freedom. (That said 👍 Wrap-ups by tmrw night would be... Smexy!) (edited)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:07 PM
NEVER HAVE I EVER
MECHANICS:
- RP takes place in #dancefloor - Following the attached list for order, each character will ask a question & other characters will be given time to respond and dick around! You can just post in the channel on your turn (@ing me for convenience would be nice) & the question will be copied to here for easy viewing! - If you have never played before, basically you say "Never have I ever done X" for something you haven't done and then anyone who has done it takes a drink. Usually people play with fingers, but we'll just do sips of drink (can be non-alcoholic)
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Someway, somehow - a circle has formed on the dance floor. Nobody knows who came up with the idea or how the group got to this side, but bottles of liquor and mixed drinks are abound and characters are sitting/standing in the vague shape of a circle in order to play Never Have I Ever.
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @Robbie ⚖ Zeke @Li💤 ♟ Luciel @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @ren | rhett @Luuvy 📋 Morris @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @meow | xunyi @crow ✝ jacob de silva @turtle | eden @Panro 🍓 Kylee @xia :capitalism: adrian @li 📽 ernie @Jacket 🤪 Hayden @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @hyu 👓 albert @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:16 PM
ROUND ONE - LUCIEL
”Never… have I ever…broken curfew…”
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:26 PM
ROUND TWO - JACOB (putting Tyler near end)
"Never have I ever hurt a person on purpose."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:34 PM
ROUND THREE - JERICHO
"Never have I ever owned a pet rat."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:42 PM
ROUND FOUR - RHETT
"Never have I ever fallen in love."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 06:55 PM
ROUND FIVE - XUNYI
"Never have I ever gotten so drunk someone had to help me home."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 07:09 PM
ROUND SIX - MIKA
"Never have I ever lied to someone in this room."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 07:19 PM
ROUND SEVEN - LULLABY
"Never have I ever... had a piercing."
ROUND EIGHT - ADRIAN
"I have never engaged...in...... Identical Gender Relations?"
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 07:34 PM
ROUND NINE - MORRIS
"Never have I ever gotten stuck in a closet"
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 07:41 PM
ROUND TEN - KYLIK
"Never have I ever.....driven a car."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 07:54 PM
ROUND ELEVEN - EDEN
“Never have I ever been chased by the police.”
ROUND TWELVE - ERNIE
”Never have I ever…. Never have I ever done something I still regret.”
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 08:14 PM
ROUND THIRTEEN - SAIF
"Never have I ever gotten drunk in front of others."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 08:21 PM
ROUND FOURTEEN - CAM
"Keeping it simple. Never have I ever thrown a drink at someone."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 08:35 PM
ROUND FIFTEEN - ZEKE
"Okay okay uhhhh... never have I everrrr... been cheated on"
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 08:49 PM
ROUND SIXTEEN - TYLER
"never have I ever cheated on someone"
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 09:04 PM
ROUND SEVENTEEN - PATSY
"Never have I ever... kissed a coworker."
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 09:12 PM
ROUND EIGHTEEN [FINAL] - PATRICK
"Never Have I ever... slept with anyone in this room"
Everyone who's around has asked a question!! Feel ask your own free-style more Never Have I Evers or just mingle or fade out. 👍 THANK YALL FOR PARTICIPATING.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 06:05 PM
TRUTH OR DARE
MECHANICS:
Groups have been randomized !
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1. The first OC will ask "Truth or Dare" to the OC after them (1 -> 2) 2. OC 2 will choose 'truth or dare' 3. OC 1 will give OC 2 a prompt which OC 2 is supposed to adhere to IC 4. OC 2 then continues the chain to the next OC & so on & so forth!
GROUPINGS: @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @Luuvy 📋 Morris @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @mei | cerise @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius @ren | rhett @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @flan 🦋 june @Jacket 🤪 Hayden @meow | xunyi @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 22-Jun-21 10:19 PM
@xia :capitalism: adrian @hyu 👓 albert @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford @dee 🌼 doris @li 📽 ernie @crow ✝ jacob de silva @gale 🐸 lingli @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby @Nyaph 🌺 Mika @Gabbo 📻 Patsy @Lime (Drew) | Phineas @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ @forest 👾 ratler (derogatory) EDN @geeck 🌙 xiaoru @meow | xunyi @Robbie ⚖ Zeke arrange yourself accordingly lads
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+ patrick to 2 & morris to 3 ! @shelfy 🍀 Patrick @Luuvy 📋 Morris ????
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 04:04 AM
It’s a broom closet! Nothing really special here, except for the fact that most of the brooms were cleared out to make space for lovebirds (or enemies, depending on your preferences). There’s a heart-shaped throw pillow in here too from Welgreens with the word Loue (Love?) stitched onto it, but... please don’t use that as an invitation to get ahead of yourselves. Seriously. You’re on company time. Stay professional. Or else. (edited)
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 12:22 AM
There is, I believe, no longer a Loue cushion.
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 21-Jun-21 12:22 AM
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 10:33 PM
After meandering around the halls, he finally finds an empty place... it's a closet. There's not even a cushion. Nonetheless, he sits with the drink Cameron mixed him earlier and takes another slow sip. Chugging the entire thing is entirely too tempting. He sits near the entrance, leaving the door open so that he could be clearly seen by any lovebirds looking for a closet to get it on in. A deep sigh... parties weren't his thing. Despite all the people, it always felt so lonely.
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Why was he feeling melancholic? He didn't want to think about it, but the alcohol left him no choice. His current mixture of emotions felt as bad as the isopropyl he made earlier. He felt lonely, first of all. And he also felt deceived. Never have I ever... rang loudly in his thoughts. Never have I ever read someone so incorrectly, he thought to himself. He wondered if he would come looking for him. For his duty or whatever. Cassius rubs the bridge of his nose. He took a big gulp. Being blackout drunk didn't sound bad.
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He also felt a bit angry. That he wasn't even spared a greeting or glance. But then he felt pathetic about that, because he had told him not to bother anyways. He rubs his eyes next. Checks his watch. It wasn't even 9PM yet.
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 10:45 PM
Albert just wanted to find his coat... which has conveniently disappeared and brought him over to this specific closet — clearly not used for any 7 minutes in heaven shenanigans. But he doesn't find his coat when he opens the closet; instead, he finds... Cassius Caro? Looking like he's about to emotionally collapse? "Uh..." It's a bit awkward, since Albert's only seen him be upbeat and charming. Now he looks tired and drunk, and not in a fun way. "You doing good over here?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 10:49 PM
"Oh, hello Keller." Cassius smiles weakly. "I'm just taking a little break." Said break was actually making him worse because he was an extrovert, but recharging with intimate attention at a party was near impossible. "What are you doing all the way over here?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 10:53 PM
"A break in a closet? With alcohol?" Talk about majorly repressed. Sheesh. "I was just looking for my coat, but I guess it's not here." He still doesn't make an attempt to leave though, even though he's still technically searching. "There's better places to take a break than... a closet, y'know." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 11:05 PM
Cassius laughs weakly. "It's just the first place I found that was empty. It's alright." He gives it a beat to see if Albert would leave to find his coat, but it doesn't look like it. "How are you enjoying the party?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 11:07 PM
He rubs the back of his neck. "Yeah... I mean, it's good. Mostly stuck with someone and then he said something weird so I just kinda took a break." That's the abridged version, at least. "And you? You look worn out as hell, but I don't think I saw you around much. Been doing some secret party stuff or..?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 11:13 PM
"Your date? What'd he say?" Cassius was deeply tipsy, he had no delicacy to asking questions anymore. "I'm alright, really. Parties just aren't my thing." He tries to recall what he had done at the party... arrived with Lullaby, wandered around without Lullaby, found Lullaby just to tell them he was leaving, failed to leave because of shitty taxi/cell service, had a mini date with Rhett, played a bit of never have I ever... it was all okay leading up to that. And then he tried to call for a taxi again, and got told he would need to wait 2 hours before there was one available to pick him up, and then he stumbled back into the never have I ever conversation and... What was a slow roll downhill became steep from there. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 11:19 PM
Ahem. "NO, not my date." Was that a joke or did people seriously think they were a thing? Either way... "Uh, he said something like —" Albert lowers his voice a little, speaking a softer tone. "I would have to kill you. Metaphorically speaking. If you found out my secrets." He goes back to speaking normally. "Something like that," he doesn't mean to spill this to everyone that comes by, but he can't help it. That was totally weird right?! "But, anyway. For once, it's not really about me." Albert gets the feeling he shouldn't leave Cassius by himself in the closet, so he sits down too. "You seem like a guy that'd be super into parties though. Do you prefer smaller gatherings then?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 11:34 PM
"Metaphorical killing... interesting." He's not actually interested at all. His mind is too foggy to say words that pretend like they care. "I do enjoy hanging out with people, but I prefer one on one time." he says. He watches Albert sit with a blank smile. "Why are you sitting down? Don't you have a coat to find?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 11:41 PM
"Yeah, I can find that later, the night is still young." he gives him a friendly smile. Whether Cassius wants him there or not, he plans on staying. "Besides, you prefer one on one time, just said it yourself. So here's some one on one time." Actually, Albert feels really lame and corny for this one, but maybe something great will happen? Perhaps the light Cassius needed all along will shine down on him. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 21-Jun-21 11:49 PM
Cassius smiles a little wider. "How kind of you." He swirls his drink and watches it spin in the glass while he thinks of something to say. He didn't know Albert that well, so this was as good as talking to a stranger in a bar. Which was still good- just not Great™️. What did he need right now? Validation? "We don't know each other that well, do we? What should we talk about, first impressions? Or should we jump into our deepest fears?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 21-Jun-21 11:56 PM
"Let's start with first impressions. I remember you stole that anomamon from Lullaby that one time," he taps his chin thoughtfully. Albert doesn't sound judgement in the least, just amused remembering how torn up they were about it. Other than that, though, he didn't pay too much attention to what was going on. "Thought you were hilarious. Normal. I guess. But we all have our 'stuck in the closet' moments." He leans against the wall, getting comfortable. "You can tell me your deepest fear too. I still gotta think about mine." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 12:10 AM
Cassius laughs at that memory. He wonders if they still had it, the noog. "My first impression of you..." Cassius ponders. He didn't remember much about Albert. His honest first impression was that Albert didn't seem like the type of person he'd want to hang out with because of the self-absorbed outward bravado he displayed. Those sorts of people had a tendency to run away at the first sign of intimacy, and Cassius didn't like to chase. "...it must be the alcohol getting to me, because I don't remember. Thoughts about your well-endowed chest were definitely part of it though," he jokes. "I'm still thinking about my deepest fear too." He did not want to think about it. Or talk about it. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 12:19 AM
Albert cannot hear his inner monologue, but Cassius is completely right. "People say that when their first impression is bad." he jokes, but isn't really joking. Though Albert doesn't really care what other people think about him — for the most part, anyway — so he just shrugs it off. He could also tell he and Cassius aren't the type to be the best of friends, and this conversation alone, where Cassius is being dodgy, is proof of that. "But I'm very flattered that you think about my chest as much as everyone else here," Thoughtfully, he taps his fingers on the ground. "Okay, well. I'm scared of..........." He rattles through his brain for something. "Being lonely? But who isn't? I'm also scared of the way some animals eyes reflect in light. That's weird." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 12:30 AM
"Maybe if you ask me again at work some time, I'll remember," Cassius says. By then, he'd probably have some feel-good lie made up. He nods at Albert's fears. "Being lonely... I can understand. The reflection in animal's eyes on the other hand... Why?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 12:34 AM
Scoffs. "I'll ask you the next time we're in the office, then!" He rubs his chin thoughtfully. "You know how some dogs and deer have these reflective eyes if you shine light in them? I think it's freaky. Deer in the headlights sort of thing. Like imagine that coming at you in the dark... Anyway, give me something back. Anything's good enough for me. Scared your taxi won't show up tonight at all or something?" He thinks about it. "If you're not careful, you might turn into a horror movie protagonist. Having to escape a murderer taxi driver." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 12:39 AM
Cassius sips his drink. Albert wasn't Cassius's ideal company, but it was enough to get his mind off the cause of his woes... at least temporarily. He hums in thought. "If my taxi doesn't show up, I'll just have to hitch a ride with a coworker. I suppose... I fear dying with regrets." He's just repeating what he had said to Jacob ealier... in a closet too... "And then I'll turn into a horror movie ghost." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 12:41 AM
"You're not going to die in a closet, I wouldn't let something so humiliating happen to you. Especially if you're dying with regrets." He makes a playful jab at him, but also wishes he had some alcohol to make this conversation less weird. It feels like they're toeing the line between being normal coworkers and mortal enemies at this rate. "That sounds horrifying though. Who would you haunt if you were a ghost? There's gotta be someone whose life you wanna make miserable." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 12:43 AM
Cassius laughs weakly. Another sip of his drink, completely unaware of Albert's awkwardness. "Dunno... maybe you?" Cassius peers into Albert's eyes curiously to see how he'd react to being told that he'd be killed metaphorically and then possibly haunted. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 12:46 AM
"HUH?!" Come on — that's not fair!! "Okay, well, I'd haunt you too just to make it fair. In the event someone ends up killing me like they said they would." He sighs. Goddamn, everyone's out to get him for some reason. "I wouldn't be fun to haunt. You'd have to fight with all of the other ghosts and demons in my life..." A pause. A very long pause. "...Just kidding." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 12:51 AM
Cassius chuckles. "You're not kidding. Who have you hurt?" It's not a sentence of pity, but rather an uncanny tone of curiosity. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:02 AM
"Why are you so curious about it all of a sudden? I haven't hurt anyone." To his knowledge. "If you don't count broken hearts and stuff..." Does it count? He doesn't think they'd haunt him. Right?? "There's just been stuff going on in my life, don't worry about it though. I'm 37 so it's only natural I experience both the highs and lows of life." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 01:10 AM
"Broken hearts count," he says. "A broken heart can ruin someone's life and cause eternal spite." He's having fun teasing Albert, who seems fearful of the supernatural idea. "But I understand. I'm 32 myself. Life happens." And he lets life happen, because he's accepted that he can't stop it. "That doesn't mean you can't talk about the stuff going on though. Will you spill me your woes?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:16 AM
"Dunno. I mean you were in a closet drinking alone just now — don't you have any woes to spill?" He shoots back, but not aggressively. They can both play emotional volleyball. "I'll at least tell you I'm not good at relationships. I kept one really good one and nothing else before or after." Albert sighs. "...Actually, do you think it's weird if a guy you're kind of close to and have an ambiguous relationship with ends up keeping a ton of secrets from you and/or is like.... overall... weird? Different from what you expected?" He doesn't know how to say this. Please understand, Cassius. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 01:30 AM
Cassius wasn't good at relationships either if it was in regards to length of time. He listens to Albert though, more interested now. He sets down his drink so that he doesn't get blackout drunk (yet). Guy you're kind of close to and have an ambiguous relationship with... Internal sigh. "Yes, I think that's weird," he says, like he hasn't let life give him a relationship similar to that before and hadn't just accepted it as normal. They could play some validation volleyball. "I think secrets... suck," he says, like he's not cagey about his own self. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:36 AM
Albert perks up — finally someone understands him! Though he only recently discovered these weird emotions, it makes him feel better that someone validates him at least. "Secrets do suck. I mean, it's okay if I keep the secrets, but I don't want someone to hide things from me." He manages to laugh, slightly joking, slightly serious. "But if they wanted to tell me something, I'd reciprocate. Probably." He looks down. "Why are people at this agency so damn confusing?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 01:42 AM
Cassius nods. Everyone was like a case of their own, some more confusing than others. And he agreed with the sentiment of not wanting people to hide secrets from them. They had a little more similarity than he'd thought. "Is this about your date?" He recalls that Albert and Jacob were together most of the time. "Mr Silva?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:45 AM
He winces at that. They weren't dates, he explained that much already to Cassius, but whatever they were... it was weird. Albert didn't think too much of it at first, and still assumes it's one-sided teasing, but feels confused. Mostly because he has no idea what kind of person Jacob really is. "Uh, no," he lies. "...Sorry, that was a lie. Yeah, it's about him. But we aren't dates. Just friends..." He trails off. "Weird... weird friends. Not like I'm into him though. I'm not looking for a relationship." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 01:47 AM
Cassius smiles more genuinely when Albert takes back the lie. "Why not? Are you still hung up on the one really good one?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:49 AM
Eye twitch. "Yeah, something like that." He can say that honestly, because he'd never lie about him. "So I'm good just keeping things casual for now. Or forever." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 01:57 AM
Cassius doesn't notice the eye twitch, the alcohol is too far in his system. "And if Mr Silva doesn't want casual forever, will you run away?" "Broken hearts can cause eternal spite," he repeats. "Maybe it's even a sin." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:59 AM
"Let me guess, you talked to Jacob today, huh?" Please. Cassius Caro is the devil. He rolls his eyes. "I don't know what I'd do, I guess we'll have to see about that," doge He gets a shiver down his spine. "Ugh. I've already racked up so many sins, what's one more to the list?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 02:03 AM
Cassius laughs, he notices the eye roll. "Funnily enough, I got stuck in a closet with him for 7 minutes in heaven. And here we are too." "Should we do the same I did with Mr Silva?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:04 AM
He raises a brow curiously. It sure is a funny coincidence that they're here too. "What did you do with Jacob? Have a confession?" Albert is... joking, but knowing Jacob, that is most likely what happened. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 02:07 AM
"It was 7 minutes in heaven, of course we did more than that." A mischievous smile. He's not lying, they did do more than just turn the closet into a confessional. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:09 AM
"Like what? I know Jacob de Silva wouldn't go that far with someone he barely knows." They never went that far with him! "I mean, if you want to do something, I'll think about it." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 02:21 AM
He ponders telling Albert. Cassius wasn't really interested in a companionship with him, but he didn't want to make enemies either. His brain is too fuzzy to come up with something as nice as usual. "Are you upset that we've touched skin to skin before you?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:24 AM
Is Cassius trying to make him mad, or is he just too drunk to play nice? "No, because I've touched skin to skin with them too." Whatever that means is open to interpretation. But most people can figure out it wasn't anything scandalous. "Are you trying to make me jealous? Ha ha!" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 02:30 AM
"No, I just need confirmation on what you're feeling because I'm a bit... tipsy. I'm not looking to be enemies." He wasn't looking to be good friends either. He thinks for a second. "Why Jacob? Do you think that, because he's a priest, he'll never have serious feelings for you?" @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:32 AM
"Maybe you should take a nap." It's a serious suggestion. Cassius looks like he's about to keel over. "Jacob is a nice guy. Fun to tease. I never expected him to have serious feelings for me, and I'm sure he expected the same of me. I'm not looking for anything crazy, you know, especially with a priest who has an oath to God above all." He pauses. "Should I pay you for this impromptu therapy session, Cassius?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 02:42 AM
"I'm alright really. Being able to listen to you is enough payment." Because it distracts me from my own woes. He glances at his watch... just another hour before his taxi should arrive and call him. He stares at Albert for a moment, thinking that he's stupid in a bad way. But who was he to critique a relationship when he had no standards himself? Cassius nods. "I get it, having fun in the moment." What Albert did when the moment would inevitably come to an end was none of his business. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 02:47 AM
"You flatter me. I'll continue to talk your ear off for a while longer then." It's a good deal for the both of them. Albert also wants an excuse not to talk to Jacob for a while. "Do you? Is there anyone in your life you're trying to have fun with, or is it not working, or are you confused? Go on, tell little ol' Albert about all your personal information. Or make something up, I don't really care either way." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 02:57 AM
Cassius wants to roll his eyes out of his sockets when Albert steers the conversation to him because of the man that comes to mind immediately. Instead, he just shuts his eyes tightly and rubs the bridge of his nose. He usually wouldn't care and honestly he still didn't know why he did. Cassius takes a long sip of his drink. He doesn't want to think again. Introspection...... hH So instead, he talks about someone he has a positive relationship with. "I'm having fun with Lullaby. They're very enjoyable company." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 01:38 PM
"Just Lullaby? Come on, you're wearing your heart on your sleeve; they're a good person, so I don't think they'd make you..." He thinks about it, wondering how to describe Cass's emotions. "Look upset?" He smiles. "But sure, yeah, Lullaby is cool." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 02:54 PM
His smile turns bitter. "It's just the alcohol, I'm not upset at anyone in particular." Liar, liar, liar. His pants should get set on fire. "Is it Just Silva for you?"
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poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius 22-Jun-21 02:54 PM
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 09:21 PM
😐 "That's what everyone says when they don't want to think about it." He stares at Cassius, not buying it. "Hah. Maybe so. Maybe I'm upset with eveeeeryone here." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 09:23 PM
"If it was someone in particular, why would that information matter to you? Is it my turn for therapy now?" He stares back. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 09:23 PM
"Yes. It's your turn for therapy. Now, tell me what happened and how it made you feel." Smiles. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 09:26 PM
"....." Talking about him with Albert 'hung up on one good relationship and coping by playing around with a priest now' Keller would be embarrassing. "I just miss my mother because I haven't seen her in a while." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 09:28 PM
"Uh huh," he doesn't know if that's true or not, but he can relate to the sentiment at least. "I get that. How long has it been?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 09:29 PM
"27 years." The answer comes out quick and easily, like it's always on the tip of his mind. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 09:30 PM
"What's been separating you two? Work? Family? ...Death?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 09:36 PM
"Work. She's an anomaly researcher at ANM-05." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 11:24 PM
"And she hasn't seen you in 27 years?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 11:24 PM
"Mmhm." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 11:25 PM
"Too busy, I guess? That's sad man. You have other family?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 11:26 PM
"My father... cousins... aunts, uncles, the typical sort." @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 11:27 PM
"Why don't you go visit her sometime? Or call?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 11:30 PM
"We do call, once a week. Unfortunately, I can't just visit the research center." And she's never said that she wants to see me. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 11:32 PM
"Well ask her to come visit, then. No way they can't give her some vacation time, right?" ...Right? @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 11:36 PM
"If she could have... why hasn't she in the past 27 years?" It sounds rhetorical, but it was a question Cassius truly didn't know the answer to. @hyu 👓 albert
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Albert BOT 22-Jun-21 11:39 PM
"Maybe she just hasn't had the chance to." He raises a brow. "But is a request from her son something she could reject? " He doesn't know the answer to that — he doesn't even know Cassius or his mom at all. "I mean, have you asked her before?"@poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 22-Jun-21 11:56 PM
"Of course I've asked her." Takes a sip of alcohol. He's not smiling anymore. @hyu 👓 albert
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Cassius Caro BOT 23-Jun-21 01:07 AM
There's a beat of silence and Cassius's phone rings. "That must be my taxi. I'll be going now, thank you for the company, Keller." He downs the rest of his negroni and makes his way out of the venue. @hyu 👓 albert i'll end it here unless you wanna make a last post! otherwise room is open flooshed
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Albert BOT 23-Jun-21 01:07 AM
"Um. Yeah, see you later, Cassius." That was unbearable. Hopefully they never have to do it again! @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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hyu 👓 albert 23-Jun-21 01:08 AM
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 23-Jun-21 01:54 AM
What a swap out
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 01:56 AM
--His initial reckless charge carries Morris all the way to the other's shallow grave--or--the closet. He doesn't let up even when they crash into the far wall--if anything using it as leverage.
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 23-Jun-21 01:56 AM
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 02:00 AM
Cooler heads should prevail, but he wouldn’t turn down an invitation. He likes kisses, Romanov respected such notions, so fighting shouldn’t be any different. If he was told to go fighting someone else Morris would promptly tell them to fuck off, as he’d been doing all night, but it was all fair game if they were willing to do it themselves. Beyond that, Mika has proven that he can operate with a level head, so what’s a little friendly fight? Mika’s tackle comes off as a surprise, and Morris responds by bracing himself against the force, his feet skid across the ground. He was out of his weight class, but that wasn’t going to stop him. For having one eye, Mika's aim was impeccable, and they wind up... in a tiny closet. Like in a cartoon where all the action happened beyond closed doors and all those outside would receive the sounds of falling anvils and the door coming off its hinges. Okay. "How long were you waiting to do that," he removes his blazer, tosses the useless thing aside only to have his arms hit the sides of the closet. Hello? [Roll: 12]
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 02:15 AM
"Since we danced." The way it's said over a smile makes it sounds like it could be a joke, but it was the truth, as the game they'd been playing all night had dictated. One part due to the indignity of being forced to dance while dressed like a clown, the other part because their frantic little tango had been a nice little sample of what it might be like to engage in a struggle for power with Morris, and that was all it took to make Mika want the full picture. He backs up just enough to let Morris remove his blazer, resetting his stance as he does, hands up. He thinks to do the same, take off his jacket, it was Lullaby's after all, didn't want to get his boyfriend's blood on it--at the same time he wasn't sure if Morris would appreciate him making this a shirtless affair so quick, so he leaves it on. He'll pay for the dry cleaning. He dives back in with a couple shots at Morris' core. [Roll: 13] @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 02:23 AM
He squints in the dim lighting that swings overhead, at one point revealing Mika by the door, and in the next, he’s right up in his face close enough for Morris to see just how fake that smile was. “That’s almost romantic, Pet,” it made his heartbeat in the same way running through the venue had. He moves faster than Morris can react, and he pays for it. The blow to his abdomen lifts him off his feet, and the only way he can tank it is to flex his abs. Still, his core is mostly soft fleshy organs with a thin layer of muscle for defense, and the blow as him reeling. [Roll: 7]
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 09:37 AM
That fake little smile becomes just a touch more genuine as Mika feels how solidly his punch connects. The sensation sends a tingle up his arm that shoots straight up to his brain and--unbeknownst to Mika but much in the same way as Morris--he feels his chest thrum with something akin to elation. Romantic indeed. Following the momentum of his blow he takes it upon himself to close the space between them once more, grabbing hold of the other to wrestle him into some kind of choke hold. The closet and it's limited real estate, however, continued to play it's role as the third assailant in this equation and Mika finds himself bringing them both to their knees in lieu of the space to properly grapple Morris prone, his own back bumping one of the handful of shelves on the way down. "I'm not your pet, Sir." Mika says this, but all the panting and growling he was doing did nothing to help his case. He's had the upper hand this fight so far, with anyone else he might be disappointed, but Ginsberg was special... He was verysatisfying to hit. [Roll: 17] @Luuvy 📋 Morris ((ty for waiting~))
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 23-Jun-21 09:37 AM
((pardon possible double ping, forgot to tupper the first time!!))
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 04:00 PM
"Truth or dare - how far you go on a first date?" He manages to squeeze out between gathering his bearings and being locked in a chokehold. Morris tightens the cords in his neck, but he was clearly pinned, and his only hope to recover was to gain some leverage, if only he wasn't short as fuck. The big blundering buffoon had the good graces to fall because he (they) decided to fight in a shoebox. He bangs against something on the way down, and topples another, and it'll sting once he comes to his senses but currently he just focused on getting a hit. What was that Cameron said before about playing fair? He can't remember as he jumps at the chance to sink his teeth into Mika's beefy arm. If god gifted him with impressive assets (teeth, etc., ... ladies and the occasional man why not) then he intends on using them, not that it seemed to much against the raging Russian. Under Mika's weight and grasp, Morris falls to his knees with labored panting, his hands claw uselessly at the chokehold until seemingly giving up.
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 04:35 PM
"That's not how the game works." there are whispers of a laugh in the rebuttal, but the mirth is mostly overwhelmed by the strain of physical exertion. The way the other's neck tenses at his pressure makes it hard to think like a human. A low sound escapes from between his gritted teeth as the sharp sting of being bitten hits him. He holds his ground for as long as he can before retracting that arm instinctively. He continues to try and hold on with his other arm but the grip is weak and his balance is off. Not that it mattered much as he feels Morris' struggle less and less with each passing moment... "...But if you haven't noticed. I'm the 'all or nothing' type. Done already?" The gravel in his voice surprises even himself. There's a passing feeling of remorse that it had to end so soon as he let's his guard down for just a moment to make sure he didn't actually kill Morris. The echo of his own breathing in their enclosed space makes it hard to gauge if the other still contributing to it. Lawrence probably wouldn't love that.
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 04:53 PM
Could have fooled him with how he dared to put him in a chokehold. Morris left his weakness wide open, the back he had covered in scars during his service, and he did that intentionally so he could weed out the people who would take advantage of that. Morris would hate him for being so patronizing, but it didn’t seem that way at all. Mika didn’t take any cheap shots, bastard just loved fighting, what a beast. “Get off my case, Romanov,” he growls. With that in mind Morris whips his elbow around once he got the right footing. It had less to do with the strength behind his arm, and more about whether he could generate enough torque in his body to deliver an effective blow. It connects with something (it was dark okay), that makes the funny bone in his arm giggle. He should have used this moment to pull away when he still could, but he uses the momentum from twisting free out of that chokehold to attempt a roundhouse kick. If he was lucky, it would land on his jaw and maybe give a pretty little bruise to match Mika’s eyes. Either way, that cheap trick left him wide open.
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 05:40 PM
If Mika could read Morris' mind he'd be elated to know that they're on the same page. Though he would add that it's not so much he was above taking cheap shots or playing dirty...More so that stuff had a tendency to end things a little too quickly for his tastes. If it wasn't life or death, why not curtail a weakness or two in favor of good old fashioned brutality? So. Yes. Mika Romanov did love to fight. It was all he knew. The elbow to his ribs is a surprise, as is the kick to his jaw. Well. They were fighting weren't they? He thinks this as he feels his head slam against something--a shelf maybe--thrown back by the force. It wasn't an especially weighty blow, you can usually tell when someone is using their muscles vs when they're using their momentum, but it rattles his skull and reddens his flesh all the same. And here he'd been avoiding the other's face--didn't want to leave any marks that might show the next day. Being a sensitive partner for the night and all that--but if it didn't matter to Morris it didn't matter to Mika. His arm shoots out as he's regaining his balance to once again grab the other, this time simply holding him in place as he reels back and gives Morris a good old right hook straight in to the face...Or he tries to, but that damn lack of proper depth perception mixed with the darkness of their choice of (admittedly dumb) venue causes him clip the other's shoulder and keep going. Instead it's their heads that clash, foreheads smashing in what could be mis-interpreted as a headbutt--however unlike a proper one Mika feels the full effects of it too--the carried through force sends them both slamming into the far wall once more, ending this just like it started--crashing into a vertical surface. "Congrats. You got me off." of Morris' case that is. It's said with all the breathlessness of someone who just got kicked in the head. If Morris is out for the count, Mika is not far behind. [Roll 3]
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 06:06 PM
Bless Mika’s fat ass for making him such a good target. Landing a good hit on him was just as good as winning but winning would have been nice to. Either way, it’d have him coming back for more now that he knew the wall could be penetrated. It’s a victory he celebrates too soon, and he squanders his moment to scramble away in an undignified manner so he might actually have a chance, so all he can do is defend against Mika’s onslaught of finishing blows. Morris squirms to defend, bring his arms up to avoid a fatal blow, and blesses the dead nerves in his arms to cushion the brunt force of that right hook. Almost wished he could say the same for his face when that head came crashing down, but scar his beautiful face? It was, unfortunately, probably his last redeeming quality. “Jesus, Romanov,” he’s taken softer bricks to the head. Try as he might, he couldn’t seem to shake off that last blow, his body flinches at the continued contact, and that was when he knew he was down for the count. Morris gags, the mental image Mika summons with that line assaults his brain like a hangover. “You make this wholesome thing sound dirty, are you proud of yourself?” @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 06:55 PM
He laughs, it rumbles up from somewhere deep in his core and shakes his shoulders, his head light with adrenaline and maybe some brain damage. He finds it interesting that Morris considers this 'wholesome'--though knowing his speaking patterns it's most likely hyperbole. Regardless, Mika agrees. He voices this, "I am." He musters the strength to pull away from the other, allowing himself to fall to the opposite side of their tiny arena. Normally his stamina wasn't this bad, but he had been drinking an awful lot tonight. Getting home would be tough, but it was worth it. "Speaking of dirty. Looking forward to seeing that piercing." @Luuvy 📋 Morris
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Morris Ginsberg BOT 23-Jun-21 07:44 PM
“I knew you did that shit on purpose, dick,” Morris tries to kick him and manages to knock over a box when he misses. He hoists himself to his feet, and wobbles over to the door, the adrenaline was wearing off and the delicious pain was settling in. The light that spills in when he opens the door make his eyes squint, which brings more attention to the pounding ache where Mika had struck him. Morris just sticks his tongue out at the other in distaste. He leaves the door open, fully believing that Mika was more than capable of rebounding after a victory so clean.
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Mika Romanov BOT 23-Jun-21 08:08 PM
'Who's the one making things dirty now?' he thinks this, he doesn't say it out loud, but it was impressive just how many times Morris seemed to make mention of dicks and the sucking of them in his regular vocabulary. He watches the other leave the closet, barely recalling the memory that he was supposed to be locking Morris in the dang thing. Sorry Tyler, Zeke. Well. If Morris didn't make good on the piercing deal there was always next time. Mika sticks his tongue out too, though it's more in good spirits rather than distaste, and he's not even sure Morris sees it before he goes. It takes him a bit, but after some time he does also rise to his feet and leave. Tonight ended up being pretty interesting after all. Now where did his shirt go... @Luuvy 📋 Morris HEE HEE NO THANK YOU I hope you had fun!! I'm also always down for more.........
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 23-Jun-21 08:08 PM
ROOM OPEN BUT ALSO THE EVENT IS OVER!!!
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:06 PM
@mei | cerise @geeck 🌙 xiaoru Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 05:15 PM
"7 Minutes". She's brought back to her boarding school days. 😌 Despite the pressure to be proper, boarding school parties weren't much different from any other teenage party. Aside from the fountains of Don Perignon, that is. She had signed her name on all the events without reading as usual. So far, it's been a pleasant surprise. She steps in the closet, pulling her skirts close, waiting for her partner. @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 05:20 PM
She'd never played 7 Minutes in Heaven before, and hadn't known the rules prior to signing her name on the paper. All she knew was that she'd be in a closet for 7 minutes, and that someone else would be in there with her. Which was basically all you really needed to know about the game. To her, it was an excuse to escape the noise of the party venue, avoid socializing, and get some Z's. She shuffles into the closet, already yawning on her way in before seeing her partner was already inside. "....Cerise." She mumbles in greeting as the door to the closet swings shut behind her. @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 05:25 PM
Upon recognizing her partner, she states with delight, "So it will be a lovely '7Minutes' of Miss Xiaoru today?" She takes Xiaoru's hand and kisses it lightly enough not to leave a lipstick mark. "Please, make yourself comfortable." @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 05:31 PM
Her coworker was ever charming, though Xiaoru had long since immunized herself to silver tongues and sweet words. Though, she does follow Cerise's suggestion and promptly shifts to sit herself down on the closet floor without much care to getting her fancy dress dirty. She pats the spot next to her, looking up at Cerise expectantly. @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 05:37 PM
Once Xiaoru is settled, she also settles herself next to her, taking care not to intrude so much into Xiaoru's space with her skirts. A haze of drowsiness washed over Cerise from dimness of the closet and the comfort of being off of her stilettos. "Shall we tell each other our secrets now?" She whispers playfully to Xiaoru. "Nose goes." She announces as soon as he puts a finger on her own nose. @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 05:43 PM
With a considerably less amount of care for Cerise's personal space, Xiaoru settles and makes herself comfortable, situating herself so that the two of them are nestled against each other shoulder to shoulder among the fabric of their skirts. Secrets? Nose? Xiaoru looks at Cerise a bit confusedly, parroting her actions slowly, touching her nose after Cerise. She tilts her head to the side in confusion. What's Nose Goes..? @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 05:51 PM
Amused, she laughs lightly as she watches Xiaoru mirror her actions. "Too late, my dear. Anyway," she clears her voice, settling into some type of character. Enunciating with a bit more intent, she acts like a storyteller. "Imagine I'm a witch," as she had referred herself earlier in the garden, "and I had pulled you into my magical broom closet." She puts an arm around Xiaoru's shoulders. "Pretend anything you say here will be forgotten once we leave. In that case, is there anything you'd like to say?" She watches Xiaoru with a raised eyebrow and a pleased smirk. @geeck 🌙 xiaoru
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 05:56 PM
It seemed as if Cerise had started a new sort of game... Xiaoru just obediently nods along to her words. A witch.... broom closet...? Was there anything she wanted to say...? No, not particularly. She wasn't a person of many words... And she couldn't think of any words in particular she felt like she wanted to say out loud. She just plops her head against Cerise's shoulder with another yawn, and says anything that comes to mind. "....Sardine's... not an anchovy..... He's a sardine." @mei | cerise
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 06:12 PM
Xiaoru's weight on her shoulder was comforting and not at all unexpected. Cerise had been hoping her companion would settle in against her and was quite pleased that her faith in Xiaoru was not misplaced. 7 Minutes would be perfectly well spent even if it was just for the pleasant feeling of warming up next to someone. Glamour sometimes comes with the cost of the cold nipping at exposed skin. Cerise lets out a soft, forced gasp. "Is that so? And who's calling him an anchovy? The slander." She pats Xiaoru's head, as if coaxing her to sleep. Somewhat not wanting her to really hear what she herself had to say. ".... Sometimes, I feel sad that someone might misunderstand my true nature as well." @geeck 🌙 xiaoru ((SORRY SHES OUT HERE LIKE, IM 30 AND IM DEEP idonotwanttoseeit ))
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 06:22 PM
Though perhaps hard to see from Cerise's angle, Xiaoru's lips quirk upwards for a brief moment at Cerise's faux appalled words. Indeed, the slander! He was clearly a very handsome and sleek sardine, though? And his name was Sardine? Ah, the Witch of the Magical Broom Closet who collected people's secrets. In reality she had a few of her own she wanted to let go of. Xiaoru wasn't much a fan of carrying things. It was heavy, and burdensome, and when she moved around they were a hassle to have to bring along with her. As such, it was more in her nature to never pick things up, and thus she would never be faced with the dilemma of leaving things behind. She supposed she could carry these small words in her pocket, though. As usual, she doesn't offer any kind words or comforting thoughts, merely snuggling in closer. She could, at the very least, listen. @mei | cerise ((I LOVE CERISE SO MUCH PUNTS XR)
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Cerise Solanales BOT 20-Jun-21 06:40 PM
Cerise listens to Xiaoru's breaths, soft against the firm din of silence in the closet. Had it slowed to a snooze? Or had it quickened, a flight response against unwelcome words. Though she was starting to feel a little silly, she knew her lips would form the same words again even if The Magical Broom Closet could somehow rewind time to 6-something minutes ago. As if she could feel her words land in a safe place, Cerise says nothing more. She lets Xiaoru snuggle close, enjoying the atmosphere before they both had to eventually return the bright lights and bright sounds of the party. @geeck 🌙 xiaoru ((can probably wrap up here!! if XR just wants to chill 30 ))
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Xiaoru BOT 20-Jun-21 06:47 PM
Her breaths had neither slowed nor quickened, neither asleep nor alert. Xiaoru merely rests, awake enough to listen if Cerise would so wish to continue, but otherwise allowing the two of them to continue snuggling in the comfortable silence. She'd always found formal events like this a pain, but tonight hadn't been so bad. Not bad at all. And she quite liked Nose Goes. Whatever the game was. @mei | cerise ((OKAY WE CAN END HERE HEHEHEHE THEY JUST CHILLIN!!!! BIG LOVE CERISE))
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mei | cerise 20-Jun-21 06:48 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby It's a wrap here!! babymelt
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:06 PM
@dee 🌼 doris @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 05:18 PM
It’s a broom closet! Nothing really special here, except for the fact that most of the brooms were cleared out to make space for lovebirds (or enemies, depending on your preferences). There’s a heart-shaped throw pillow in here too from Welgreens with the word Loue (Love?) stitched onto it, but... please don’t use that as an invitation to get ahead of yourselves. Seriously. You’re on company time. Stay professional. Or else.
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 20-Jun-21 05:55 PM
She had gotten to the Venue with Cameron who had helped find her a dress and dolled her up, but even with all her compliments Doris couldn’t help but be nervous. She’s not really one for fancy events like this or dressing up, and she can’t quite recall the last time eh was at a banquet hall. Maybe her Ninang Julie’s wedding when she was sixteen? After she and Cameron had gone inside, she found herself tripping along the hall, unused to wearing heels. In her attempt to find the bathroom to hide and maybe give herself a pep talk in front of a mirror, she found herself lost and locked inside a closet. “HELLO?? I-IS ANYONE OUT THERE?” She yells as she knocks against the door. But after knocking on the door for a couple minutes, she sits down on the Loue pillow with a sigh. Maybe it’s best if she was hidden away in here anyway so she can refrain from embarrassing herself even more in front of her co workers. Someone is bound to find her in here eventually right? She lets out a big sigh. How typical of something like this to happen to her. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 20-Jun-21 07:24 PM
Saif had heard the announcement for food, and had briefly excused themself from the garden to inspect it with plans to return. Before they could even get a glimpse of the evening's famed lobster special, they felt a tug and a push on the back of their suit jacket, and soon found themself engulfed in the darkness of... a broom closet? Bewildered, Saif glanced around, almost frantic, trying the door. Upon discovering it locked, they wondered if this was a prank put on by their coworkers, though they could not imagine how they ended up a target for it-- they did not usually partake in these types of things. Turning around to examine the room more closely, Saif realized another person was present, sitting on what seemed to be a bright pink pillow. Saif squinted in the dark, trying to make out the face, and breathed a sigh of relief once they recognized who it was. They pause for a moment, and then squat down to her height so they weren't looking down at her so awkwardly. "Doris, right? I am surprised to find you in here-- did you... get snatched up as well?" @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 20-Jun-21 10:31 PM
She had started to fall asleep head leaning against the closet wall. She jumped in her seat when she hears a voice. About to rub her eyes but remembering she had her glasses on still and was wearing a full face of make up she manages to stop herself. "O-oh!" Someone had found her! "Hi Mr. Saif yes? And.... Snatched up?" She tilts her head, confused. "No, I was looking for the bathroom but managed to get locked in here.... Ahaha..." She looks back at the closed door. Oh no. Was it still locked? Were they were both stuck in here? ppsweat "Do you... do you think whoever snatched you in here is going to come back?" @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 20-Jun-21 10:42 PM
Saif startled a bit when Doris jumped, hands instinctively going up, palm out. "Sorry-- did I scare you?" They smile apologetically, before their expression morphed into surprise. "That is ... Peculiar. Someone locked the door behind you?" Saif almost turned to look at the door, as it the culprit would make themself apparent. Instead they stayed still, wondering what kind of game this was ... But surely it was not malicious? No one present really seemed the type. "Well." Saif was not keen on sitting on the floor, but their legs were starting to hurt, and the pillow was occupied by Doris. They squinted at the floor before gingerly sitting down keeping their legs bent so that as little of their pants touched it as possible. "I am sure someone will find us shortly," they said in a tone they hoped was reassuring-- in reality, they were not at all sure of the logistics for what was happening. "How have you been enjoying the party so far, Miss Doris? You look quite lovely."Or at least, Saif thought she did; it was hard to make out the details of her appearance in the dark, but from what they could tell, she had all the same charm about her appearance that they had seen before. @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 09:42 AM
“Ah, I don’t think anyone locked it…” but now she couldn’t be so sure. Now she was a little paranoid and just a little upset that someone would do this when she had just barely gotten to enjoy anything. She wants to hope it was just an automatic lock, she doesn’t want to point fingers at any of her co workers. “I hope so…” she responds to Saif’s optimism in being found and let out of this closet shortly. She blushes, flustered by their compliment. The dim lighting made it hard to distinguish the details but she could also tell Saif had spiffied up for the occasion. “T-t-thank you! You look quite dapper as well. I haven’t gotten to do much, I’ve been… stuck in here…” she sighs. @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 04:41 PM
Saif's breath stilled in their throat at her suggestion that the door wasn't locked on purpose. They considered for a moment telling her that they were quite sure their presence in the room was a deliberate circumstance, but it might have been better to allow her to believe it to be a mistake (and perhaps Saif was becoming a bit unsure themself of moment's nature, at this point). There was no use worrying about it, in any case. Saif chuckled softly. "Why thank you. I have not worn a suit in awhile, and I missed it a little. I enjoy the look." Though it wasn't the most comfortable of arrangements, Saif did feel... more self-assured when wearing one-- but in the sense that they could present themself in the way they were supposed to, and so did not need to feel like they were doing something incorrectly. Saif frowned as soon as they heard Doris had been stuck in the closet instead of enjoying the party. "You haven't been in here all night, have you?" It would certainly support her theory that she got stuck in here accidentally, but either way... it was quite unfortunate. @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 05:32 PM
"N-not all night..." Doris says with a nervous laugh. She wasn't sure how long she was in here for actually, she wasn't wearing her watch but she had started to doze off a bit before Saif tumbled in. "It's a very good look. I don't really dress up much but it's... definitely a nice kind of different." "It's okay though, I'm sure we'll get out of here soon," She nods her head, hopeful. She's quiet for a moment, avoiding from staring straight at Saif because the more she starred at her handsome co worker the more nervous she was going to get. "Since we're in here, may as well get to know each other better? Maybe?" She's not sure usually she would avoid situations like this, but they were both stuck in here. "Have you always wanted to be a detective?" @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 05:56 PM
Saif inclined their head towards her, tone gentle and musing. "It is a nice kind of different. I think dressing nicely in any situation can help with feeling more at home in yourself." At least, Saif felt like that could be the case for them, though they were not sure how often it could be said for others. "Perhaps you should dress up more, Miss Doris. You are a picture of elegance, even if such beauty has been confined to......... here." "Oh-- of course, I would love to get to know you more." They meant it, too. Of what they had seen of her, Doris seemed like the type of person who was reticent, but still had a lot on her mind. In many ways Saif could relate, though they weren't quite as timid-- at least not in the same ways. At the question about being a detective, Saif's gaze slid to the side, feeling the back of their neck warm. It wasn't a personal question, not really, but it was the beginning of the path that led to what motivated them to apply to LQCC, and that topic was a bit too complex for broom-closet-pillowtalk. "Well... no, not really. I had not considered it before moving to Meteor City." They looked back at her and shrugged, corner of their mouth lifting. "It seemed like a good opportunity to... explore other avenues, so I took it." "And you? Did you have dreams of detective work?" @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 06:56 PM
Her face grows warm with Saif's compliment, looking up at the corner of the closet because if she looked straight at them she was sure her face would go bright red. Her a picture of elegance? Yes she had seen her reflection and Cameron had complimented her too while she helped her get ready for the event, she did look quite nice. But hearing it from someone else was still a shock. The compliment was was surprising in the sense that she did know she was attractive, but to hear it from someone else who hadn't helped her out or from family or friends, felt unreal, like a dream almost. "M-m-maybe I should," she says in agreement, though she doesn't quite feel that confident to dress up on a daily basis, she does like the idea of it. Maybe. She'll think about it. "A-and y-you're too kind. Miss Cameron helped me get ready for today, I should thank her some more if you truly mean that." She nods her head as she listens to what Saif is willing to divulge, she can hear between the lines that there's more to their story. The two of them were still just co-workers, so of course they wouldn't tell her their life story just because they were stuck in this small closet together. "No, not really. I recently graduated college and was looking for a job when I saw the ad for the agency. I've... always had an interest in anomalies and I've read all the books available on them, publicly at least, so I-I thought I would try." @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 08:53 PM
"Miss Cameron helped you?" Saif smiled at the thought; Cameron did seem the type of person to assit with such matters, doting in a way that was encouraging instead of suffocating. Saif wished they knew how to do so themself. "She does have a rather keen eye for apparel that would be most complimentary. I will be sure to pay your stylist my compliments." Saif had, for awhile now, found themself interested in what exactly motivated people to join the agency. Everyone seemed like such a mixed bag, and Saif themself felt their own motivation to be so peculiar... So it was with intent focus that they listened to Doris talk, briefly, about what led her to the agency, and they found themself wondering as to more. "Did you major in something related to anomaly studies?" Saif had considered it as some point in their academic career, figuring it would help them in the future. But ultimately they decided to just settle for something business related, as they were not entirely passionate about the subject of anomalies. "I can understand the draw, they are very... fascinating." A light way of putting it, as far as they wre concerned. @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 10:31 PM
Doris nods, "I think she'd like that," she giggles, tucking a stray hair behind her ear, fingers brushing against the several pins keeping her thick hair in place. "No... I didn't major in anomaly studies," she tugs at one of the rings on her fingers, a little uncomfortable talking about herself. She'd really rather hear more about Saif, her interests in anomalies was personal and not something she divulged freely. "I mostly read about them on my own time. I have a simple degree in General Studies." She looks back at the door, quiet. But then it dawned on her, she touched the back of her head again fingers on a pin. What if she could use one of them to unlock the door? Why hadn't she thought of this earlier?! She berates herself for a short moment for being so stupid, she could have found a way out much earlier! Though she had read and tried picking a lock before (for sneaking into areas of the library and back in high school into areas that were closed off) her success rate was not the best, but the least she could do was try right? "Have you ever picked a lock before?" She looks back to Saif with a sparkling in her eyes, "M-maybe we can try to unlock it from the inside!" @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 11:36 PM
Saif nodded as she spoke. They were curious as to how she became interested in anomaly studies despite not pursuing it in higher education, but that seemed like a much more complicated conversation unfit for the confines of a broom closet. The next time the two crossed paths and had a more appropriate moment to speak, Saif might ask about it then. They blinked in confusion as they watched Doris work through her analysis of the door, touching her hair pins and then pulling one out. They were completely unprepared for the question-- and thus proposition-- that she asked; Saif would not have thought, if asked before now, that Doris was the type of person who would learned to pick locks. What exactly had she gotten up to in her youth...? "No, I-- I have never... Tried, nor thought to do so." They took this opportunity to stand, offering a hand to Doris to help her up. "But I would be most impressed to see you do it. I think we have been in here long enough, after all." @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 11:39 PM
"I-I'll try my best!" She gets up, approaching the door. It was tough in the dim lighting, but she was determined to try.
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dee 🌼 doris 21-Jun-21 11:39 PM
((Im gonna roll for int and dex to see if she can do it alskdjlkha
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Nadeko BOT 21-Jun-21 11:39 PM
@dee 🌼 doris Dice rolled: 11 - 20
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dee 🌼 doris 21-Jun-21 11:39 PM
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@dee 🌼 doris Dice rolled: 11 - 20
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★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★ 21-Jun-21 11:40 PM
Misogyny entering Nadeko )
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 11:42 PM
She manages to get the pin in and she gets a feel for it, but her fingers are clumsy especially with this lighting, dropping the pin on the floor. Oops. "Ah. Do you think I should try again?" @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 11:44 PM
Saif looked at her sympathetically, though they still felt impressed all the same. Lock picking was likely no easy work. "Yes, there is no rush. Take as long as you need." They nod encouragingly, giving her a smile. @dee 🌼 doris
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 11:46 PM
She nods her head, attempting to try again.
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dee 🌼 doris 21-Jun-21 11:46 PM
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@dee 🌼 doris Dice rolled: 11 - 20
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dee 🌼 doris 21-Jun-21 11:46 PM
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@dee 🌼 doris Dice rolled: 11 - 20
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Doris Meadow Tiangco Viray BOT 21-Jun-21 11:50 PM
Though her hands were not the deftest, she eventually feels the tumblers fall into place with an audible click. !!!!!. She turns to Saif with bright smile, "I think it worked!" @★♪Azure 💫🌻Saif ♪★
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Saif El Nesr BOT 21-Jun-21 11:59 PM
Saif smile widens and they clap lightly. "Exceptional work, Miss Doris." With a nod towards the door, Saif said, "Your company has been most enjoyable this evening. Let's rejoin the party then, shall we?" @dee 🌼 doris UNLESS DEE HAS SOMETHING TO ADD I THINK WE'RE DONE 🥺 THANK YOU FOR THE LOVELY RP DEE!!!)) @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:06 PM
@reij | hao xuan @JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 05:18 PM
It’s a broom closet! Nothing really special here, except for the fact that most of the brooms were cleared out to make space for lovebirds (or enemies, depending on your preferences). There’s a heart-shaped throw pillow in here too from Welgreens with the word Loue (Love?) stitched onto it, but... please don’t use that as an invitation to get ahead of yourselves. Seriously. You’re on company time. Stay professional. Or else.
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 08:39 PM
This time when Cameron leaves the banquet hall after a pleasant conversation with Morgan, there are no mystery assailants trying to throw her into a closet against her will. To be fair, the assailant was still knocked out in the closet when she reopens the closet door.... "Ah...I am so sorry dude..." She grunts as she pulls on their leg to remove them from the closet and drags them somewhere else where they can wake up from this nightmare. It would be awkward for her closet partner to find an unconscious person right by the door...Cameron enters the closet and finds a little nook she could sit and wait for whoever was supposed to join her for seven minutes. @reij | hao xuan
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Hao Xuan BOT 20-Jun-21 08:44 PM
Hao Xuan had just arrived to the party, fashionably late. The place was huge and he was really only trying to find where all the food was. And maybe some good drinks. He definitely did not expect himself to suddenly be shoved into a closet by some unknown force. "Well, that's one way to welcome someone to a party!" he gives a laugh about it, not worried about the situation. He turns around and sees...Cameron! "Oh? A pleasant surprise, hey Cameron! How'd you get here? Also do you have any food on you?" he greets his coworker with a smile.
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reij | hao xuan 20-Jun-21 08:44 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 08:49 PM
"Ah, I was right...there was more than one of those asses," she mutters to herself when Hao Xuan is pretty much thrown into the she closet. "They could be a little less manhandly," she chuckles before smiling at Hao Xuan. "Pleasant surprise indeed! You look very dapper this evening, what's the occasion?" Cameron chuckles at her own teasing joke before rummaging through her purse for a small container. "I got cracked crab legs and potatoes- and here's a fork," she adds pulling out a napkin-wrapped fork (she was going to return it later...). "Did you just arrive?" @reij | hao xuan
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Hao Xuan BOT 20-Jun-21 09:05 PM
Hao Xuan may have asked but he didn't expect Cameron to actually have food! Now this was very good, if he was gonna be stuck in a closet at least he wouldn't be starving. "I did, I had to look for a suit for today. Hope I don't spill any food on myself, oh and you look great too! Would probably look better if we were out of this closet though" he laughs. "You're a lifesaver, I haven't had anything to eat this whole day! What's the deal with those guys kidnapping us into a closet anyways?" he gratefully takes the fork and puts a potato into his mouth. There might be tears in his eyes from how good it is.
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reij | hao xuan 20-Jun-21 09:05 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 09:12 PM
"You looked for a suit today? Woah, you were really cutting it close to time," she grins while leaning against her arm, "I'm sure if you came in your usual wear, no one would've even bat an eye. You do dress pretty smart compared to some of us here." "Oh they tried to kidnap me..." she mutters under a chuckle, words drifting off before she could say what she did in return to the unconscious person somewhere in the building. "It's no problem though, eat up and enjoy yourself...well, as much as you can enjoy yourself in a closet. I'm gonna stock up some more after this so you're free to join me getting more crab- maybe even some of that 10lb lobster." @reij | hao xuan
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Hao Xuan BOT 20-Jun-21 09:21 PM
Hao Xuan chuckled, he did not want to tell the details of how he got a suit. He definitely did not pay for it. "Oh you know..a fancy place like this deserves a fancy suit. But thanks, must be the glasses!" It wasn't easy to eat in a closet, especially crab leg but he'll be darned if he let this chance go. "Wait, say what? 10lb lobster?? Let me join you, please I brought containers" he has a certain sparkle in his eyes, where does he keep the containers? A secret!
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reij | hao xuan 20-Jun-21 09:21 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 09:28 PM
"Very true, very true. It is a pretty fancy suit," she hums in agreement, giving it a proper inspection before nodding once more. She does stop before giving his shoulder a light dusting like the neat freak she is - curse this closet. "Yeah 10 whole pounds!" As soon as Hao Xuan said he brought a container she felt like she found a kindred spirit, expression of joy on her face. "You are a man of class, Hao Xuan. We will definitely go and conquer the buffet tables - I saw no sign that said 1 plate per person so we're in every right to help ourselves to as much as we can carry." She leans in closer to talk softly as if anyone could eavesdrop. "I have some extra containers in my car since it would look too suspicious carrying more than one in my small bag." @reij | hao xuan
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Hao Xuan BOT 20-Jun-21 09:40 PM
Hao Xuan appreciates the dusting, Cameron was such a nice person! He felt very taken care of babymelt "I like the way you think, with our combined forces..we'll be set for days" he sighs dreamily at the thought of not having to worry about being fed for the next few days at least. What a blessing that he found a fellow comrade! He nods eagerly at Cameron's whisper, "We could split up and take turns, so we won't look so suspicious yeah?" He whispers back in equal seriousness. This food heist was probably the most important thing in his life right now.
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reij | hao xuan 20-Jun-21 09:40 PM
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 09:46 PM
"I like the sound of that~, I'm sure the rich people who donated to this banquet won't even eat it - we're doing them a favour by making sure it's eaten. Plus, it's good for the environment, less food waste and all~" It was like preaching to the choir, they were both on board with this food heist. "That sounds like a good plan. We'll also stagger it throughout the party and especially just before cleaning time. We can make it look like we're helping pack away when we're packing up free dinner." 7 minutes of heaven? Psh, more like 7 minutes of plotting. Well, it will be a much longer time in heaven once they're dining on enough lobster to feed a school. @reij | hao xuan
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Hao Xuan BOT 20-Jun-21 10:18 PM
Somehow in the span of a few minutes Hao Xuan had finished all the food Cameron had so kindly gave him. He was still hungry though. But with the plan he and Cameron came up with, heh, he wouldn't be for long! "Has anyone ever told you what a genius you are, Cammy?" He nods his head in approval with her plan, no one would be wiser! "Now all we need to do is get outta this closet, how long have we been in here anyways?" Hao Xuan would check his watch, if he had one.
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reij | hao xuan 20-Jun-21 10:18 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 10:30 PM
She smiles at the nickname, happy to be given one. She does love to receive them even if she doesn't say it. "I think you're the genius here, Hao Xuan~ I'm merely an enabler." Cameron stretches out with a hum, giving Hao Xuan's head a content pat for finally eating something - she couldn't imagine going without food until the evening as he had. "Yeah, we should definitely head out before more people start to congregate by the table. I'm very sure there will be no one blocking the door if we leave a little early. (they were hopefully waking up in another closet). Ah- before I forget" she rummages in her bag for a pen and jots down a number on the back of someone else's business card she had received, adding her name before handing it to Hao Xuan. "You're a good kid, if you ever need a heist buddy you know who to call~" @reij | hao xuan
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Hao Xuan BOT 20-Jun-21 10:38 PM
Hao Xuan feels a strong budding friendship with Cameron! He's not sure if anyone else were thrown into closets but he's glad he was with Cameron, tonight he has won glasshehe "Wow, my first number since coming to Meteor City besides the boss!" He holds the name card up like a treasure, and tucks it into his empty wallet. "Thanks! I'm sure I'll have plenty of food heists planned for the future" he grins. "Let's try getting outta here, gotta strike while the irons hot!" he rubs his hands dramatically, and goes to reach for the door knob. He turns it, but the door doesn't seem to open. "Should we kick it?"
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reij | hao xuan 20-Jun-21 10:38 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford
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Cameron Rutherford BOT 20-Jun-21 10:51 PM
"Really? I'm 100% sure if won't be your last." She takes back the now-empty container which she'll throw in her car, to wash at home, in exchange for a clean one before watching as Hao Xuan struggled with the door. Of course, while her kidnapper was somewhere, his did push him in and must've locked it for good measure... "I can try...bad day to wear heeled boots but food is calling us." It was pretty hard to get enough space to really kick the door off its hinges but she does throw a solid kick to the lock while balancing on one leg. "Hyah!" The lock gives way to the force but the door remains intact, Cameron able to lightly push the door which swings open. It would never lock again but at least it still opens and closes? "Tadah~ Let's get going!" @reij | hao xuan
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Hao Xuan BOT 20-Jun-21 11:03 PM
Hao Xuan gives an impressed whistle as he watches Cameron destroy the closet door with grace. He claps his hands as the door finally swings open. "Amazing, Cammy! You're awesome!!" he commends her hard work. Now they should probably get outta here soon before someone finds the broken door and tries to charge them. He peeks out into the corridor, looks like the coast is clear. "Delicious food here we come!" he announces, softly and steps out of the closet while stretching his arms.
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reij | hao xuan 20-Jun-21 11:04 PM
@JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford !! ((i think the closet rp can end here? babymelt babymelt ty for having cammy be hao xuans partner in crime shysimp shysimp !!!))
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JUM (ani) 🍸 Cameron Rutherford 20-Jun-21 11:05 PM
Tyty for Hao Xuan being her partner in crime!!!!
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby We're finito here > u <
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:05 PM
@Jacket 🤪 Hayden @Li💤 ♟ Luciel Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 05:18 PM
It’s a broom closet! Nothing really special here, except for the fact that most of the brooms were cleared out to make space for lovebirds (or enemies, depending on your preferences). There’s a heart-shaped throw pillow in here too from Welgreens with the word Loue (Love?) stitched onto it, but... please don’t use that as an invitation to get ahead of yourselves. Seriously. You’re on company time. Stay professional. Or else.
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 20-Jun-21 06:04 PM
Ah geez open bars are both a blessing and a curse! Oh to be burdened with bodily functions…! To be cursed with a mortal body that expels waste instead of just internalizing all the alcohol we consume like a self-sufficient deity! OH WOE IS— Wait a minute… “This ain’t the loo! tails” She jingles the closet door and clicks her tongue. Again as fate would have it, this is the second time she has been trapped in a broom closet burgersad But! This being the second time she’s been stuck in the closet (third if you don’t count her repressed teenage years), she splays herself comfortably on the cheap throw pillow like she owns the place. This is her dominion now and whoever sets foot into this closet next is unfortunately stuck in here with her until fate decides to let them out yeehaw @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 06:19 PM
It was his goal to attempt and socialize more with his coworkers… he is… trying very hard to socialize with his peers… which is why he decided to sign up for some of the events scattered around the night. Surely having a common goal of sorts—or anything in common really considering most of his hobbies were niche—would opt him to create more amiable relations with others… Socially awkward as he was, no one ever really… explained what you were suppose to do when playing seven minutes in heaven. It was his own fault too for not being able to ask in time—but he assumed that if you were just in a room (closet…) with someone for that long, you’d have nothing to do but get to know them, right? Like their interests and such… Now, imagine his surprise seeing Hayden sprawled over the pillows like a middle child hogging the shared family bed for the first time when he walked in. What was he suppose to make of this… was she tired? He tilted his head bewilderedly. “Erm… pardon… are you… alright?”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 06:19 PM
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 20-Jun-21 06:32 PM
She simply smiles as she hears the door click open, eyes locked on her whim’s new target. “Welcome to the broom closet 🤠” extends a hand, inviting the stranger over. “Come, make yourself comfortable. I think we’re going to be in here for awhile yeehaw ” She scoots over enough for Luciel and without even batting an eye, she flashes him an uncomfortable grin, “You ever been stuck inside a closet with anyone, mate?” @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 06:56 PM
Blinking slowly, Luciel prudently takes a seat next to Hayden. He wondered if she was inviting him to nap… it was something he was use to doing with Xiaoru, so he didn’t think it was peculiar to see someone laze about like this. “Have I ever been…?” No, he never had actually, and responded by shaking his head. Was that… something normal people did…? People with more sociable lives…? Getting stuck inside a closest…? He was thinking so hard about it that he failed to register how odd Hayden’s grin was. “Have you…?”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 06:56 PM
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 20-Jun-21 07:18 PM
“If you combined both metaphorically and physically speaking, plenty of times, yes 😌” Yes she’s one of those rich people who thinks she’s an intellectual, unfortunately she’s a doctor so she’s got credentials (how ever unbelievable that may be). “Got stuck in the ol’ supply closet at work not too long ago too! Had to shove a whole man into the vent just to get out!“ she laughs because of the absurdity of it. “Doesn’t look like neither of us can shimmy through a vent though burgersad Y’know, just in case we get stuck in here too yeehaw “ “But would you rather be stuck in a dark closet by yourself or with someone else for an undetermined amount of time? thunk “ poses as a serious question despite having a sly look on her face @Li💤 ♟ Luciel
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 07:37 PM
“Oh wow…” he never heard of that incident. Skipping the gay closest joke simply because he does not understand it, Luciel wasn’t sure how to answer Hayden’s comments, simply opting to listen until she arrived at another question for him. To be with someone else or…. Luciel’s brows furrowed as he thought about the situation, taking a moment to think up his response as he imagines himself in this metaphorical scenario. “Ah…” despite his expression typically staying at a constant, it may be too dark for Hayden to see, but his eyes downcast with a melancholy gaze. “I’m… I don’t particularly… like being alone…”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 07:37 PM
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 20-Jun-21 07:51 PM
“Hmm is that so~” Hayden hums and nods at his answer. “Well you and me both! I got plenty of thoughts to keep me company all night anyway! :yeehaw: “ she laughs, although a bit dryly than before. “But y’know two is better than one for survival! If we were trapped in here for days, we’d have to start considering our options. It’s like the Donner Party for two! 👻” claps her hands like this is a normal thing for her to talk about to someone she’s just met. “Or 7 minutes in heaven but it’s 7 weeks in hell 🌞@Li💤 ♟ Luciel (edited)
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 08:50 PM
Plenty of thoughts to keep me company all night struck a personal cord with Luciel. He couldn't help but wonder... did this stranger have trouble sleeping at night? The thought drifted freely with the simple reason being that he as well had musings that plagued his mind during the sun's rest... Suddenly the topic changed again. If they were trapped...? He tilts his head bewilderingly. With the two of them... he's sure they could knock down this door with no problem—or was this some kind of theoretical question? This girl seemed to be so relaxed about these kinds of topics... is this how the people of Meteor City speak to each other? "If we're trapped here... I think..." he paused for a moment before continuing, "I'd be happy at the thought of being with someone as well... rather than possibly dying alone of dehydration... or whatever..."
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 08:50 PM
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 20-Jun-21 09:33 PM
She eyes the man before her as he speaks, carefully taking note of his responses and mannerisms. Just because she liked playing with her food doesn't mean she's all cruel! "Heh, that's the spirit, mate! Gotta take the good with the bad! Being stuck in places like this, it's like sensory deprivation, too much time in it alone, you start losing your mind," says as a matter of fact-ly and from personal experience. "Going mad with someone else is kind of romantic in a sense, if you think about it," she says half jokingly but in all honesty she wished more people were less evasive about seemingly morbid and grim topics. "It'd be like a shared delusion~ What do you think, mate?" @Li💤 ♟ Luciel Luciel's responses make me so CRAI, if you wanna keep going we can or we can pretend Hayden keeps running her mouth till someone lets them out if you wanna wrap it up in a few posts???
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Luciel Huỳnh BOT 20-Jun-21 10:14 PM
Glancing at Hayden from the corner of his eye, he’s glad that she’s taking kindly to his awkward presence—not minding the pauses he makes every once in a while as he attempts to think of answers to her theoretical scenarios. Perhaps this means he’s socializing well…? On good terms with her…? “Romantic…?” He tilted his head again in confusion. He’d never had… romantic feelings for someone before, so he can’t see the appeal. Unless Hayden was romanticizing this morbid scenario—but even then he still wouldn’t understand it. “Um… I’m not quite sure…” glances down again in hopes that answer didn’t disappoint. “I only think that… at least when it’s the end of it… it’s probably nice to fall asleep with someone there… even if it’s painful.”
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Li💤 ♟ Luciel 20-Jun-21 10:15 PM
@Jacket 🤪 Hayden I don’t mind ending it since I’m eating dinner atm! Thank you so much for the rp—you’ve been so swell! I actually really love shit like this, so I genuinely hope I can play with Hayden again wahhh
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Dr. Hayden O'Connor BOT 20-Jun-21 10:41 PM
Again, she watches the way he responds, almost like a crow perched up on a tree. And much like a crow, she caws out a laugh. Yeah, romanticizing such a scenario would be abnormal to the average person. But she hums again, waving a finger like a maestro, almost like weaving in and out of her own thoughts with each motion. "That's the romantic part, mate," she smiles. "We're social creatures, no one wants to be alone, even in death--- especially in death." An attempt was made to make a point, or at least further the conversation into something more profound and philosophical. But Hayden is a woman of many words and before the two knew it, they were kicked out of the closet. "Well it's been nice chattin' with ya, mate! See ya 'round! yeehaw " She salutes as if they weren't just trapped in a broom closet for 7min mentally entertaining theoretical life or death situations. She also never introduced herself on purpose SO crai @Li💤 ♟ Luciel OH BIG SAME, MAKES GRABBY HANDS @ LUCI BUT THANK U FOR THE RP!!!
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Jacket 🤪 Hayden 20-Jun-21 10:41 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby T POSES WE DONE HERE
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 20-Jun-21 05:06 PM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:06 PM
@crow ✝ jacob de silva @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 05:20 PM
It's stifling in here. The closet is small as is, but Jacob being 6'3 certainly didn't help things — and there's going to be another human body in this space?! Jacob at least tries not to think so hard about it; instead they focus on trying to find a suitable position to sit. They're glad they shed their jacket, and instead sit there with just a vest and gloves, one leg propped under them and the other pressed against the other end. When the door creaks open, hair falls in their eyes, and they squint up at the light as they smile. "Mr. Caro." They still try their hardest to look dignified. "Welcome." @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 05:26 PM
and he wanders, opens a door, and finds himself in a closet. This was certainly not the exit, but before he can turn around, the doors to the closet close behind him and he's greeted by Jacob. "Oh, Mr Silva... what are you doing in a.. closet?" Cassius looks around and sees gaudy love themed decorations. He takes a tentative seat and leans back against the heart shaped 'love' pillow. "Is this your way of asking God for some love in your life?" he jokes. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 05:38 PM
"It's the name of the game, though I imagine heaven looks like something a little less like a broom closet and a little more white clouds and angels singing." He gestures for Cassius to sit, the closet magically expanding to suit their needs. They can fit two! They can sit comfortably enough that Jacob isn't pressed against the man. See? Fine. Easy. "I don't need any kind of love except the ones given to me by my friends," he says, the joke flying over his head. He glances at Cassius then, raising a brow. "But aren't we both a little too old to play these games?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 05:48 PM
Cassius finally comes to a realization from Jacob's words. "Ah, this is supposed to be for 7-minutes in heaven?" He'd played this game before when he was younger, but who's to decide what was too old? Cassius tests the closet door and... it's not opening because it hasn't been 7 minutes... maybe 2 minutes at most. He looks at his watch and then back to Jacob. "I don't think anyone is ever too old to play games 🙂" A hand finds its way to resting on Jacob's knee. "Should we play the game?" Cassius wasn't expecting anything of that sort from his priest coworker, but there was much to be discovered from slightly pushing boundaries, right? @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 06:05 PM
There's a slow nod. "It is. We can pass this time in relative peace; you haven't made an enemy of me yet." Words too hastily spoken. He almost laughs at the mention of games, but then he feels a warm touch settle over his leg — the action does not go unnoticed. Almost immediately Jacob grabs Cassius's wrist with a death grip, lifting his hand away from his knee. Though the priest isn't strong nor is it particularly painful, there's so much intent behind his action his hand is shaking. Leaned over him like this, Jacob searches Cassius's face for some sign that could point him to the answer — trickery, amusement, some other human emotion. Jacob, in turn, probably looks a little insane, eyes wide, pupils dilated in the absence of light, with only a ring of yellow against the dark of his pupils. He works his jaw, then lets go, drops back to his seat. "Don't touch me." He's terse, looking away, brows knitting together. He should explain himself, but... "I have a phobia." Said in the same tone of someone admitting they've lost. @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 06:18 PM
Cassius is caught by surprise by the trembling hand that urgently pushed his away, but that's all there is on his face- surprise. Their eyes are searching each others for emotions, but only Jacob's have a clear answer. He smiles gently, apologetically, rehearsed so much it hides his dishonesty. There's a smidgen of curiosity in his eyes. "My apologies, Mr Silva, I'll make sure not to do that again," he says, pulling his hand back into himself. It was only their first time talking one on one, he should take it slow 🙂 @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 06:32 PM
"Are you scared of anything, Mr. Caro?" He looks up at him then, focusing on him in the dark. He's peeling his glove off, the black silk revealing hints of flesh as he relieves himself of his left hand, exposing a normal hand. Normal except for the scar in the middle of his palm, of course. Red as sin, looking just as fresh as if it had been struck through just yesterday. While continuing, Jacob continues to talk. "Fear is an emotion one feels when in a situation, but resentment, revulsion, avoidance — these are reactions to certain stimuli after pain has been inflicted. In your mind, you've already associated the thought with negativity. That it'd hurt you or make you feel worse than you already are." He holds out his hand, scar and all, fingers splayed in the air. A free invitation for Cassius to take his hand. "I can't handle it when I don't know what's happening. I'm scared of impulse, and what you just did was impulsive. But that's not what I'm scared of." Jacob meets the other's eyes. "Should this sate your desire for touch? Skin-to-skin?" @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius sorry if this looks insane to the viewers
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 06:53 PM
Fear... Cassius didn't seem to fear on the surface... he had repressed his fears so much that he'd convinced himself he was okay with anything and everything. Fear was something that he didn't think about. The only thing he accepted fearing was death, because that was common. Cassius takes his hand, lightly sliding a thumb over the scar in the middle of his palm. "I see," he nods to Jacob's rambling. "That's an understandable fear." In a way, Cassius also feared impulse, but it didn't show the same way it did for Jacob. He examines Jacob's hands a little more, how it's much bigger than his own, how the scar looks red enough to be fresh... and then lets go. "I suppose I fear... dying 🙂 " he pretends to confess. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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Rev. Jacob de Silva BOT 20-Jun-21 07:13 PM
Their fingers intertwine for the briefest moment, and then part. Jacob is a furnace, heat radiating from the tips of his fingers, and he still feels the ghost of Cassius Caro’s touch when he pulls away, a phantom pain that has him flexing his fingers. It’s odd, to hold someone after so long. Jacob can safely say this is the first time he’s actually initiated contact like that and didn’t flinch in years. Learning and time will make a fool out of any memory. “Everyone fears dying.” He’s not about to give a sermon in a closet for seven minutes in heaven, but it’s a sort of… noncommittal answer. Jacob doesn’t blame Cassius, of course — by now, he’s realized he plays his cards close to his chest. Even if Jacob volunteers any information, who knows if Cassius would say the same? They’re more alike than he thought, after all. “You don’t have to confess to me,” he says thoughtfully, getting up. “But fears are meant to be conquered. You either fight it or give yourself up to it.” A glance at him, and he extends his hand — the gloved one. “I wonder which one you will choose.” @poro, carry of duncetown🤱cassius
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Cassius Caro BOT 20-Jun-21 07:30 PM
Cassius willingly takes Jacob's hand again but pushes himself up instead of pulling. "Thank you for the wise words, Mr Silva." He doesn't mean it because inspirational quotes weren't the validation he sought. Another glance at his watch tells him that 7 minutes had passed. "I believe we're free to go now," he says with another experimental push on the door. It opens this time, and Cassius steps out first. "It was nice to finally get to know you, albeit for 7 minutes. I hope you enjoy the party 🙂Perhaps we could get lunch together sometime." This time, he goes for the actual exit. @crow ✝ jacob de silva
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crow ✝ jacob de silva 20-Jun-21 07:31 PM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:06 PM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho @eu | cordelia Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho 20-Jun-21 09:42 PM
DEAR EU, IF U EVER SEE THIS MESSAGE PLS @ ME SO I CAN 1) REVISE MY INTRO POST TO KEEP THE TIMELINE IN TACT AND ALSO 2) PLAY WITH CORDELIA TY!!! 30 sincerely koo
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eu | cordelia 20-Jun-21 10:38 PM
@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho KOO IM SO SORRY- I JUST SAW THIS ALL NOW bigcrai bigcrai also gomen,, didnt know where to tag u crywink
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koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho 20-Jun-21 10:38 PM
EU!!!!! youve returned from the war,,, 25
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eu | cordelia 20-Jun-21 10:39 PM
lazecrawl ive returned just for jeri <3333
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koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho 20-Jun-21 10:39 PM
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LEMME,,,WRAP UP,,MY CURRENT RP AND THEN I THINK I CAN?? COME BACK HERE??? feel free to write a starter first if you'd like?
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eu | cordelia 20-Jun-21 10:53 PM
It’s a broom closet! Nothing really special here, except for the fact that most of the brooms were cleared out to make space for lovebirds (or enemies, depending on your preferences). There’s a heart-shaped throw pillow in here too from Welgreens with the word Loue (Love?) stitched onto it, but... please don’t use that as an invitation to get ahead of yourselves. Seriously. You’re on company time. Stay professional. Or else.
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Cordelia Verne BOT 20-Jun-21 10:53 PM
It was very unlike Cordelia to arrive so late into an event. To be honest, she was quite embarrassed especially because she had yet to make an impression on most of her coworkers. But a family meeting with her father was the only thing that could keep her from straying from her very meticulously planned schedules— another reason why she avoided them at all costs. Well, there was no use in moping now. She had entered a half hour before the 7 minute event began but suddenly found herself in front of a closet door. Sitting down awkwardly next to the throw pillow, Cordelia bit the inside of her cheek. She had never played this sort of game before— what were the rules again? She could only remember being instructed to going inside a closet for 7 minutes and meeting someone. — Ah, that’s right. She had only signed up for this thinking it would be nice to talk to someone for 7 minutes. Cordelia was in the middle of studying the cobwebs in the corner of the ceiling before the door opened again.
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Jericho BOT 20-Jun-21 11:15 PM
Jericho wanders down a hallway, wondering where best to find a relatively empty room to have a moment to himself when suddenly he's pushed through a door. Before he can realize what's going on, the door is slammed shut behind him. "What the--!?" First he sees the girl. And then he sees the heart shaped pillow right next to her. Yeah, no, whatever is happening he wants none of it. He immediately turns around and starts violently jostling the doorknob to get out. Fuck. It's locked. Jericho whirls back around to face the stranger, brows furrowed in annoyance. "What is going on here?" (CORDELIA ILU KISSES) @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 20-Jun-21 11:58 PM
Her eyes meet with the new visitor but Cordelia didn’t know why he looked so annoyed. She managed to give him a polite smile before he suddenly turned around again. His angry shaking of the doorknob surprised Cordelia enough to jump up into a standing position again. “Ah- Erm... Hello Mr. Vidali-“ She continued a polite smile but began to get worried about the locked door. “Are you lost? Or... are you here for the... activity..?” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 12:05 AM
"I am not lost. I am very clearly LOCKED in here. With you." Jericho replies bluntly, the inconvenient nature of the situation only sharpening the unpleasant edges of his personality. At the sound of his name, Jericho's gaze on the girl becomes suspicious. "You know my name? Who are you?" He narrows his eyes and makes sure to keep his distance from this shady person. "And what is this...activity?" @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 12:17 AM
By habit, Cordelia’s smile tightened but she kept a pleasant mindset the best that she could. “Ah,” she removed her gloves before extending one of them for a handshake. “Cordelia Verne. I apologize if I came off too forward by using your name- I’ve been trying to memorize all of our coworker’s names and titles. I’ve just seen your name plaque on your desk from time to time.” She scratched her cheek sheepishly with her free hand. “And to be honest, I’m not quite sure what we’re supposed to be doing. I was just told to come here... Is the door really locked?“ @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 12:23 AM
Jericho calms somewhat at Cordelia's explanation and after a moment, he raises his hand and shakes her outstretched one. "...I see. These are strange circumstances to be meeting for the first time, Cordelia." He 'tsks' in disappointment. "The door is indeed locked. You should be more careful about blindly trusting others. Judging by our coerced confinement. and the heart pillow, this is some disgustingly unprofessional activity set up by perverts." He turns back to the door and examines the doorknob. "Well, I have zero desire to play along to the whims of others, and I imagine you have better things to do as well." He faces her and examines her hair. "Do you have any hair pins on you? Let's work together and break out of here." @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 12:41 AM
Cordelia’s cheeks flush, realizing the actual intentions of the event. To be honest, she had assumed that the pillow belonged to a janitor or something. “Yes... very strange circumstances, indeed....” she mumbled before placing a hand on the side of her head. “Oh! I actually do!” Quickly unfastening one, she handed it to Jericho. “Wow, Mr. Vidali- You know how to pick locks? That must be a really handy skill.” Her interest had started to pique as she closely watched the man fiddle with the knob. Perhaps I should learn locksmithing next month... Cordelia thought to herself, inching maybe uncomfortably too close to try and observe his movements. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 12:50 AM
"Ah, well...being a private detective you pick up knowledge on certain things without even realizing it," Jericho says carefully. He has certainly never used lockpicking for anything illegal. Ever. Nope. Not him. "I suppose its worthwhile to know about lockpicking. In an academic sense." "Thank you for the hairpin." He twists the hairpin into the correct shape and begins fiddling with the door knob. However, Jericho stops in his efforts when he can feel Cordelia's breath ghosting across his skin. "...Ahem." He clears his throat, his cheeks dusting a light pink, and turns his head to look at Cordelia. "Would you mind. Taking three steps back." @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 01:11 AM
“Yes, in an academic sense, of course,” she laughed a bit. “When I find the time to learn it, I’ll make sure to come to you with questions then, if you don’t mind.” With her eyes focused on the door, Cordelia didn’t realize how close she was to Jericho until he had turned around. It took her a moment to process his request, getting a bit lost in his gaze. “Ah!I’m sorry-!” She quickly jumped back, quietly hoping that the dim light coming from the singular bulb could mask the angry flush that crept from her neck to her cheeks. She tried to busy herself again with the task at hand. “So, any luck?” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 01:19 AM
"...It's fine." Jericho says when he has his personal space back. He turns back to working on unlocking the door. It's much more difficult than he thought. God, he hopes he's not out of practice. "......No. Not yet," He answers, somewhat embarrassed that it's taking longer than expected to unlock the door. click click click .... Holy fuck this is so awkward. And he can feel her eyes on him. "Um. Do you want to...try looking around the closet...for any other ways to get out...?" Jericho suggests, wanting to give Cordelia something to do that isn't just Perceiving him. @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 01:38 AM
“Oh! Right! ...Yes!” Cordelia’s shoulders perk up again before busying herself in a different corner. Taking a moment to dwell in her embarrassment, she pretends to be fixated on the brooms leaning against the wall. Very professional, Cordelia... she mentally reprimands herself. More than anything, she didn’t want to look unprofessional or useless to her colleagues and it felt like she had successfully done both already. That thought alone snaps her back to her senses. “Erm, there’s only some brooms here... a mop... oh, there’s a wrench. Would that help?” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 01:49 AM
Jericho frowns in thought as Cordelia lists off her findings. "A wrench might be helpful in breaking down the door if we want to brute force it. But that should be an absolute last resort," he says. However, as much as he despises whoever has trapped them in here, he doesn't actually want to damage any property. Cerise is probably the one who rented out the space and it would look bad for her if things got destroyed. hope Jericho lets out a quiet curse when he fails to open the door yet again. He glances back at Cordelia, standing there awkwardly by a pile of brooms and a Mop. It looks, somewhat sad. Enough to invoke a measure of pity in him. "...Why don't you give a try at unlocking the door? You said you were interested in lockpicking, right? I can help walk you through it." They had the time, anyway. burgersad @eu | cordelia (edited)
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koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho 21-Jun-21 01:52 AM
@eu | cordelia (sorry for the second @ BUT TUPPER REMOVED IT SO WAHHH )
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 02:04 AM
She mostly nodded in agreement about Jericho’s decision to keep to vandalism to a minimum. But in response to his suggestion, Cordelia’s eyes gleamed in excitement before scooting closer to him once again. “I’ll try my best,” she replied confidently before taking the pin and copying Jericho’s previous movements. “So what exactly is it I’m supposed to be looking for when I do this...?” (edited)
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 02:12 AM
Jericho blinks at the sudden shift in behavior, not expecting her to be so excited about the opportunity. "Well..." And then Jericho explains the mechanics behind tumbler locks and how to work lockpicks to Cordelia, because the mun refuses to wikipedia the in depth details on how to lockpick. "...And that's about it. It might take a few tries to get the hang of, but it's simple enough. Give it a shot." (U GOT THIS CORDELIA,,,ROLL AN 18 crai ) @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 02:29 AM
“Uh.....” click click ... “I don’t think I’ve got any luck on this lock either,” Cordelia replied disappointingly. “Maybe we should play the waiting game..? I believe we’re only supposed to be in here for a couple minutes. Maybe someone will come for us then.” She paused once more before glancing at Jericho. “Er, that is, of course, only if you don’t mind waiting in here with me....” @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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eu | cordelia 21-Jun-21 02:40 AM
((@koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho kooo i gotta go to bed crai i shall reply in the morning <3
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 09:53 AM
Jericho takes his attention off of Cordelia’s hands to look at her. “I suppose you’re not the worst company to have in these circumstances,” he says. Cordelia has proved tolerable so far so he feels confident in his statement. “But why are you giving up after your first try?” He raises a brow at her, because it does seem like she’s throwing in the towel after one measly lock picking attempt. “If you want to wait, you might as well do something while you’re waiting. Try again, slower this time.” He said he’d teach her, which translates to: Giving Up Is Not An Option. @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 02:50 PM
She, herself, didn’t understand why she had been willing to give up- it was unlike her. Perhaps she was feeling sheepish. Nonetheless, Cordelia mistook Jericho’s disappointment as encouragement and responded with a determined nod, trying once more. click ... click ... click click! She jostled the doorknob which, to her surprise, felt loose. “I-I think I got it!” Cordelia turned her head to Jericho, both with a sense of achievement but also a bit of disbelief. The door opened with her push and they were free. “Woah!! That was kind of cool!! Did you see that, Mr. Vidali?” Cordelia could no longer hide her excitement. She could definitely get hooked on lock picking. God knows what she would do with this newfound power. @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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Jericho BOT 21-Jun-21 05:31 PM
"Oh!" Jericho is just as surprised as Cordelia when he hears the telltale click and she pushes the door open. She was able to unlock the door when he couldn't--and normally that'd be cause for him to throw a cutting remark to cut Cordelia down to size. But looking at her face, Jericho can't help but share some of her excitement in her success. Huh. This is kind of nice. "Yes, I did. You did good," he replies, with a small laugh. "It seems you have a natural talent for lock picking. I'd use it wisely." He steps out of the closet and turns back to Cordelia. "Well..now that we've been freed, I'll be on my way." "Have a good evening, Cordelia." And with that, he smiles softly at her and takes his leave. (WRAPPING UP,,,THANK U EU I LOVE CORDELIA SO BAD crai ) @eu | cordelia
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Cordelia Verne BOT 21-Jun-21 06:11 PM
“It was nice to finally meet you, Mr. Vidali,” Cordelia waved pleasantly as he left. After glancing at the door once more, she happily made her way to the dry bar. She definitely felt like she needed a drink after that experience. ((THANK U KOO!!!!! I KITH JERI FOR BEING SO CUTE <33)) @koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho
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koo, rat of duncetown 🐦Jericho 21-Jun-21 06:17 PM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:05 PM
@flan 🦋 june @ren | rhett Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 05:18 PM
It’s a broom closet! Nothing really special here, except for the fact that most of the brooms were cleared out to make space for lovebirds (or enemies, depending on your preferences). There’s a heart-shaped throw pillow in here too from Welgreens with the word Loue (Love?) stitched onto it, but... please don’t use that as an invitation to get ahead of yourselves. Seriously. You’re on company time. Stay professional. Or else.
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 05:29 PM
"Come on guys, this is silly hahaha--" June chuckles as his coworkers shove him in the closet for some. reason. 🧍‍♂️ He stands there, spotting a weird little cushion with 'Loue' stitched on it... "... kinda like my name, heh... ;;"
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 06:03 PM
Standing at 6'2", Rhett doesn't often come across people taller than him (though the average height of LQCC is definitely above the median). And so he is pleasantly surprised to see his partner having a few inches on him. "Mr. Love!" Always eager to get to know his coworkers, Rhett recalls the man's name despite meeting him in person for the first time. A drink in, he's definitely enjoying the party atmosphere. He closes the door behind him, still smiling widely. "Hope you have some left for me?" @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 06:14 PM
He's halfway picking up the cushion when a sudden voice makes him jolt, dropping it on the ground. "!! Oh-- When did you get here!" A smile dashes across his face, "Wh- Lobster..?" Wait- Rhett wasn't in the kitchen earlier, so... did he just close the door? "... Oh... Plenty to go around ;;" He chirps, nervously shuffling closer to his shorter coworker. "I apologize, I didn't catch your name--" Pause. "Is this... what I think it is..." He looks around the makeshift seven minutes in heaven closet- it hadn't donned upon him that it was this cramped...
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 06:26 PM
"I've just arrived, don't worry. I hope I haven't kept you waiting for too long." He picks the fallen pillow, left hand offering it to June while his right hand extends into a handshake. "Rhett. Rhett Hamilton." "A company-bonding event," he offers as an answer. "Though, I find the choice of activity to be quite interesting. . ." A pause. Then another wide grin. "Well, we have seven minutes. Is there anything you might like to explore?" @flan 🦋 june YELLS IL OVE JUNE.... GENTLE....
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 06:38 PM
"Ah.. I wasn't necessarily waiting for anyone in particular, but thanks for keeping me company.." His sentence ends in a nervous drawl. " June's freshly blistered hand extends for a gentle shake before taking the cushion from his kind company. "Rhett, pleasure to meet you.." He clears his throat, "Hahaha you're a funny one. It sure does feels like bible camp all over again.. mm.. To be frank, I'm not fond of tight spaces so... I don't think I have the capacity to explore much..."
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 07:01 PM
In just the few moments of meeting June up close, Rhett has already made a few judgments. Handsome, broad-shouldered (his eyes can't help but wander there), gentle and kind, a little bit awkward, easily impressionable. Someone who would be fun to string around for a bit, perhaps. I'm not fond of tight spaces. Suddenly Rhett is aware of other cues, June's blistered palm against his own, shallow breathing, how the dingy closet walls were bearing down on them. Claustrophobia, hm? He wasn't so crass enough to pressure the other but tch, fun interrupted by this. . . complication. Rhett takes a step back so that his back is flush against the door. Change of topic then, hopefully to keep the other's mind on other things. "You're certainly dressed to the nines tonight. It's a shame that you were shoved in a closet." A warm laugh. @flan 🦋 june i am so sorry he is. the way he is. gouges his objectifying eyes out
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 07:16 PM
June finds himself shuffling a little bit nearer to Rhett, since, to be fair, he had trouble hearing people. But also maybe in the recesses of his mind he also found comfort in another person accompanying him in such an uncomfortable predicament. The shift to a compliment does distract him enough though, as he breaks into a gentle smile following Rhett's laugh. "Well, isn't that be the whole point of this occasion? It is a formal after all. No longer a shame that you're here now, Rhett babymelt " A few small exchanges and idle small talk, he finds himself feeling a bit more comfortable. "Maybe we can put these outfits to use and grab a few drinks at the bar later this evening?"
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flan 🦋 june 20-Jun-21 07:16 PM
@ren | rhett no, love rhett. objectify him (edited)
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ren | rhett 20-Jun-21 07:35 PM
FLAN NO !!!!! !!! PROTECT JUNE
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 07:47 PM
June closes the distance and so Rhett allows himself to touch the other, though he is careful to read subtle signs of body language, ready to jump ship if the situation were to turn sour. Hands smooth over the satin fabric of the other's dress shirt and vest and fingers play with the butterfly lapels before resting on the tie. High quality fabric with even higher quality craftsmanship. It is difficult for him to deny any well-dressed individual. "Drinks. Drinks!" A nod. "I'd love that." A small exhale from his nose. "I'm sure you've gotten your fair share of name puns." @flan 🦋 june
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 08:08 PM
His eyes meet the sudden graze of one's hands over his shirt with an innocuous stare yet his heart began palpitating. This wasn't the first time someone had done it-- but maybe he was genuinely admiring his custom hemmed vest. It was over 200 thread count after all! He swallows when he notices Rhett's impish fingers dance around the lacing of his buttery collar. "June... No I haven't heard many- oh.. right!! Haha--" You fool.. you fool..." Jericho's voice echoed in the back of his mind. "I don't mind- I love puns! You'll have to tell me more later." He smiles with less than a minute left on the clock. "But until then--" He looks around, feeling the walls close in. When in Rome, he thinks, gently grabbing Rhett's wrist and grazing his lips on the back of his hand.
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flan 🦋 june 20-Jun-21 08:08 PM
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Rhett Hamilton BOT 20-Jun-21 08:31 PM
June fumbles with his words like a puppy and it quickens Rhett's heart. Amusing! "Then, have you heard of the term June bride?" The redhead is surprised by June's gesture, feeling his pulse jump when the other kisses the back of his hand. Perhaps his colleague wasn't as harmless as first thought. Exciting! Rhett really shouldn't. He really, really shouldn't. But alas, the terrible, devilish desires always win. He grasps the tension building between them and tiptoes, returning the act, but with his lips against June's. It's short and playful. Not even five seconds later, Rhett reaches behind himself to open the door. Light and cool air floods into the room, and with it, freedom. "Then, thank you for enduring, Mr. Love. I quite enjoyed my time." Rhett fixes his colleague with one last meaningful gaze. "About the drinks, I won't forget! If not today, then I'll catch you after work sometime." And not waiting to see the butterfly's reaction, the fox slips off with a wave. 🦋 🦊 @flan 🦋 june THANK YOU FOR RP FLAN (embarrassedly scuttles away :people_wrestling: !!!!!
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June Love BOT 20-Jun-21 08:47 PM
Not expecting much from his tame but sweet gesture, it came with surprise when lips met his. A flash of red dashes out of the room before he can even comprehend what had just happened. Even when the rush of cool air flooded the closet, June's temperature rose and rose until he became red as a lobster. 🧍‍♂️ He presses the weird 'Loue' cushion over his flushed face, accidentally walking out with it and slamming into a wall. "Excuse me--!" he trembles. Must hide somewhere for a bit
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flan 🦋 june 20-Jun-21 08:48 PM
@ren | rhett thank you for the rp ren 🥺 @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby YOU CAN CLOSE THE ROOM ❤️ THANKS FOR EVERYTHING
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:05 PM
@roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik im sorry about rng
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roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik 20-Jun-21 05:07 PM
ththis is sO FUNNY
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:07 PM
IF YOU WANT TO SWAP PAIRS. WE CAN . I'M LIKE . we got shipbaited by God
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roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik 20-Jun-21 05:07 PM
QUEERBAITING THE VIEWERS
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roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik 20-Jun-21 05:08 PM
IDM IF U DONT <3 but also gimme a hot sec
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:08 PM
<3 TAKE UR TIME
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 05:25 PM
It's not difficult to herd them to a different place, though they're not sure who did it - a flurry of motion and then they're thrown back into a closet. "Oh - okay --" And the door slams shut. "........." concern
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 06:02 PM
He's been awkwardly shuffing around waiting for the food to arrive when - ah, its, closet time? He blinks trying to adjust to the dim lighting of the tiny room when he realizes there's someone in here with him- wait- "......Lullaby?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 06:06 PM
A smile, relieved and fond all at once - "Kylik~ Hey." They give him a look-over, taking in the suit and the flower and neat hair. Out of habit, they reach out and brush at his bangs. It's a sharp difference from the guy who didn't even own swim trunks. "Can't believe I haven't seen you yet.. you look.......... real good." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 06:23 PM
He startles a little at the contact - it's not an unfamiliar gesture, but when Lullaby is close enough that Kylik can see the ring of blue around their eyes....It's. It's a little different, that's all. But he quickly settles himself with a soft exhale. "......Thanks." He says with a lopsided smile. ".....got....uh - taken....shopping. By a friend." He gives Lullaby his own onceover. "....You too." A swallow. "...I mean- you know....you look...." He makes a gesture instead of finishing that sentence, before shaking his head, and laughing at himself. "......You always do though." A fonder smile. He thinks about it. "...Suit's nice and all, but..." He reaches out and to brush lightly over their jacket lapel, instinctively smoothing out what slight wrinkles might exist. "....A little stuffy....I guess?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 06:33 PM
He's cute. They've always known that - but between a long island iced tea, two beers, and a good portion of a bottle of wine, they can't help but notice the soft return of contact. It's a gentler touch than they're used to from Kylik and the difference makes them smile. "Too many layers, for sure." A little bit of liquid courage, a dash of dim light. They smile. "... You know-" Lullaby hooks their fingers around Kylik's tie, pulling slightly. "- you can loosen this, if you want." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 06:56 PM
Kylik nods - he'd personally prefer a t-shirt to a dress shirt any day - when suddenly, Lullaby's hand is right under his throat, tugging at his tie. His adams apple bobs as he swallows. Okay. Alright. His eyes flick from Lullaby's hand to their face and back again, as if unable to rest in any one place for too long. A breath. And then he huffs a laugh. "......Honestly I would just...take the whole thing off, but....I'm not actually sure I know how to re-tie it right." His mouth feels. Dry. He blinks, and moistens his lips, vaguely wondering if there's anything to drink in the closet. ".........Do....you?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 07:03 PM
"I'm sure we could figure it out." Mischievous - who cares? It's just a tie. They track his lips and... yeah. Okay. Alright. Who cares? It's just a closet, it's just a friend, it's just a - "Have you ever... played before?" The game. They attempt to undo Kylik's tie. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 07:16 PM
Kylik blinks again - trying to understand where the conversation was going - as his tie is undone. Well, now Lullaby definitely has to help him retie it. They'll...figure it out together. The thought makes him smile as a senseless burst of fondness fills his chest. And then he registers Lullaby's question. Played...what? ".......No?" Suddenly feeling like he's missing something, his brows furrow in confusion? Is he... supposed to be doing something? Is there...a game happening? Lullaby is. very close and it's a little hard to think. ".....Am I..." He reaches out without a thought and grabs onto Lullaby's tie in return. Simon says instinct. "...doing this....right?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 07:22 PM
They lean closer as Kylik grabs their tie, more out of reflex than the other's force. And yet his words are a blast of cold water. Shit. They thought - they had assumed that they were on the same page here. Was this okay...? To still... want to...? They go statue-still, a pause in the smooth motion, fingers settled against Kylik's collar. The showreel stops. They speak off-screen. "... it's uh." Awkward, quiet. "We're supposed to kiss... I mean... only if you... want... to." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 07:47 PM
"......Oh." Oh. Kylik's brain is processing for a moment, as the awkward silence fills the space. It's. uncomfortable. And he still can't quite wrap his head around it. Did this mean, Lullaby wanted to...kiss him? Or, no - this was a game, right? They said, supposed to. Now with the context has been laid bare, Kylik can recall - more than a decade ago, sitting amidst a hoard of cheering teenagers - two people he barely knew stumbling out of a closet - Ah. Right. He...gets it now. They...kiss and then...they leave. Alright. He thinks about the way Lullaby's gone still and quiet, and resolution solidifies in his mind, though his tongue feels too clumsy in his mouth for words. Alright. He doesn't speak, and simply leans up slowly to press a soft touch of his lips to Lullaby's. Chaste and sweet. Another duty fulfilled. ".......There." His voice is just slightly hoarse as he pulls away. "....You're fine." He gives a slight smile. "...Don't worry." They'll still be the same, once they leave this little broom closet. Nothing at all has to change. "...You mind...uh...helping me do my tie, though?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 07:55 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, members of the jury -- is it possible to be both pleased and disappointed at the same time? They smile at the kiss, lean in for more - chasing what they assumed was acceptance. Only to meet air, to find rejection instead of warmth. (The tide pulls away, whether you're ready or not) "..." Like a kicked dog, they watch as Kylik pulls away. Was it pity, then? Worse - had he kissed them because he was worried that they were worried about... not getting kissed at all? "Yeah - no problem, of.. course." They stare at Kylik's neck for a second, thoughtful, and shake their head. "Sorry." Loops the tie back around, but pauses before knotting it. Both ends held in their hands. "... you didn't have to. I mean, .... I didn't ... mean to pressure you, or .. anything." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 08:20 PM
It's easier now, that he knows what's happening. To compartmentalize. He puts a gentle hand on Lullaby's. "......You didn't. I promise. It was my choice, yeah?" As always. And. Well. What the hell. They were still in the closet. "....It's not....a hardship." A grin, soft and indulgent. "...You're...pretty." He looks back down at their hands, still holding onto the ends of his tie. It was alright. Because this was just a game in the end. A simple seven minutes passed that would fade away to nothing. "...But we don't have much time left, right? Better not get too...ahead of ourselves." Better not to do anything that might have lasting impact. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 08:31 PM
Roles swapped - Kylik's confusion has found solid ground and Lullaby's assurance had cracked beneath their feet. They struggle to understand. He thinks they're pretty, but he seems to want to escape...? Is this another -- "Is it because we're coworkers?" They blurt out before they can stop themself. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 08:46 PM
Oh. Kylik forgets sometimes that he has to...put things into words. "....No." He furrows his brows and looks upwards. "....Kinda?" It's still not exactly it. "....It's because......" He coughs, back to being, awkwardly flushed. About having feelings. ".....You're................." a treasured presence in my life. God, that was way too embarassing to say. "....important." A pause. "....to me." A longer silence. ".....I wouldn't want - something like this -" he gestures to the closet their still standing in, "-this...game. To make things....between us...complicated." He gives Lullaby a soft, if resigned smile. @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 08:59 PM
Oh. A bit of heat fills their cheeks, somehow more embarrassed than they thought they'd be. It's only then that they realised that they've crinkled his tie, squeezing it a little too tight. Sweet words usually didn't sway them, but it seemed like absent ones did. Their thumbs smooth out the material and they get to clumsily tying it. "I don't think..." Lullaby forms a loop, eyes cast at their work instead of his face"... it has to be... complicated. If we don't make it be." Their gaze flicks to meet Kylik's as they tighten his tie - hand trailing from the newly formed knot and down to the end. They pull the tip to their mouth, lips brushing against the fabric. "... you know, you're important to me t-" The door swings wide open. Light - sudden and bright - fills the room. "-oo." @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 09:23 PM
There's a heavy silence from Kylik. He...is thinking. About what he should do- what would be best way to deal with this situation, this responsibility- and also, as he tracks Lullaby's lips pressed to fabric with his eyes - what he, quietly, wants to do, even though in many aspects he knows it would be a very bad idea - but - Good thing the door opens so he can stop thinking at all :) He coughs, throat suddenly dry. "........We can....I'll-" there's no complete sentences here. "..........later." He gently steps away from Lullaby and makes an 'after you' gesture. "....Let's just - get some lobster first, yeah?" @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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Lullaby BOT 20-Jun-21 09:28 PM
They grin without fear - instant and wide and showing just the bits of their canines. "Yeah - uh." A laugh, giddy on something they can't name. "Lobster... and, uh..." "Later?" Inquisitive. Make him say it again. Just to make sure they heard it. @roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik
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Kylik Ariti BOT 20-Jun-21 09:33 PM
He's going to regret this. He's going to regret this so much. A resigned sigh, as he closes his eyes, and briefly considers what the hell he's gotten into. Finally. He gives Lullaby a reluctantly fond smile. "...........Later."
OKAY THATS ENOUGH FRUIT SALAD FOR TONIGHT!!!!!!! GOODBYE.
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roy, mayor of duncetown | kylik 20-Jun-21 09:33 PM
@lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 09:34 PM
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lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby 20-Jun-21 05:05 PM
@Nyaph 🌺 Mika @Lime (Drew) | Phineas Whenever you're ready, welcome to a closet. Please tag me when you are done with the channel so that I can log & then delete it.
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li 📽 ernie 20-Jun-21 05:18 PM
It’s a broom closet! Nothing really special here, except for the fact that most of the brooms were cleared out to make space for lovebirds (or enemies, depending on your preferences). There’s a heart-shaped throw pillow in here too from Welgreens with the word Loue (Love?) stitched onto it, but... please don’t use that as an invitation to get ahead of yourselves. Seriously. You’re on company time. Stay professional. Or else.
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 06:21 PM
Flick, click, Flick goes the lighter, the little flame turning on and off with each flip of the lid. He'd stopped smoking a long time ago--but old habits die hard as Mika was all too familiar with, and grabbing the zippo with his keys came as second nature. Besides, it was nice to have a little something to fidget with when crossing your arms and leaning against things got boring. --And, let no mistake be made about it--he was a little bored at the moment, he'd signed up for the event thinking it'd be interesting, but he supposed not everyone was as punctual as he tended to be. Though a passing thought does cross his mind that perhaps he was meant to have waited for someone to be paired to him before trying to start the game on his own. Oh well, planning ahead was never his strong suit. So, a little too prideful to peak out the door, there he waits, Mika Romanov, dressed to (his version of) the nines, in a broom closet.
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Phineas BOT 20-Jun-21 06:59 PM
The door suddenly opens, and in a flurry of motion that disturbs the silence Mika had going on, another person is thrust into the cramped broom closet. Phineas stumbles in, having been shoved by unknown hands. He catches himself before falling face first into the other person waiting for him there, brushing back a loose cowlick that had gotten dislodged from the rest of his hair. His eyes were still unadjusted to the gloom, all he could see was the flicker of a lighter flame, and the silhouette of someone else. He had only come to this "party," if you could call this stuffy place that, for the promise of free seafood, but found himself shoved into a closet for a game of some sort before he could even lay eyes on the dining room. After a long stretch of neither party saying a word, he clears his throat. "Hey." (imagine the scene from Spiderverse where Miles puts his hand on Gwen please) @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 07:22 PM
Click. The zippo closes one last time. The last vestiges of it's light whisking with it the subtle surprise in Mika's one eye. He feels himself take an instinctive step backwards to accommodate for the other--a largely fruitless endeavor given their apparently shared weight class...It wasn't everyday Mika had to look up to meet someone's gaze. Speaking of gaze--he feels his flicker across his closet-mates' features. He'd seen this one around, though he'd never taken the time to become acquainted, he'd assumed them both to be men of few words and therefore most likely bereft of any meaningful exchange. A thought that was proving itself to possibly be accurate. In the dim nearly non-existent light Mika's eyes are drawn to a toothy glint--my, what big teeth you have... "Hello." He returns the greeting with his usual pleasant smile, his head tilting just so. "Phineas, was it." It's not a question. :] @Lime (Drew) | Phineas (I'm going to eat Phineas.......)
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Phineas BOT 20-Jun-21 07:40 PM
Now with his only source of light gone, along with his hope of figuring out who it was he was sharing such close quarters with, Phineas waits patiently for his eyes to adjust. When they finally do, he identifies the silver hair and iconic eyepatch of none other than.... Damn, he was bad with names. He had never spoken to this particular coworker before, but he did respect the overwhelming 'cool' vibe emanating off of him. "Yeup, that's me." Every second that passes reveals more and more of Mika Romanov's sharp outfit to his slowly dilating pupils, in contrast to... whatever the hell Phineas had put together. He has nothing else to add to the conversation, and so his mind wanders back to his beloved lobster... "You, uh, wouldn't happen to have any food in here, would you?" @Nyaph 🌺 Mika (i am also putting Mika into My Mouth...)
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 08:07 PM
He feels himself become ever so slightly privy to the idea that this person may not have any interest in him or the game that is at hand. The lack of initiative to exchange names and apparent priorities being the greatest give-away of such... Shame--though he supposed that may just be par for the course for this sort of thing. A surprise did not always precede mutual excitement, the gamble is what made it fun, or in this case, a little disappointing. He checks his watch, well, they needn't linger much longer. "No." He pauses, "Unless you're a dog." He glances again at the other's sharp, fuzzy jaw. Maybe that's not too far off to assume--perhaps a half breed. The dog treats in his pocket rattle. He doesn't move as he speaks, hey are still standing face to face, a scant couple of inches separating them. @Lime (Drew) | Phineas
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Phineas BOT 20-Jun-21 08:26 PM
Phineas takes a moment to think, a rather laborious process for him. He had eaten dog food before, albeit as a boy and on a dare from a friend. While he is very hungry, he had his heart set on the seafood, and Bark Bites™️ were not all they were cracked up to be. "...Nah, I think I'll pass. Thanks for offering though." He shifts his weight and settles into a more relaxed pose that takes him ever so slightly closer to Mika. This proximity goes unnoticed by Phineas, who is both preoccupied with other thoughts and is unbothered with physical contact in most cases. Another uncomfortably long pause. "That guy out there said something 'bout a game... You know anything about that? We supposed to be doing something in particular in here?" @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 08:56 PM
The time it takes for the other to come to his non-committal refusal causes Mika's eyebrow to raise inquisitively. He'd considered it, then? He'd only ever seen strays so desperate for sustenance. How whimsical. :] The whimsy only heightens as the other says something surprisingly relevant, perhaps something would come of this exchange yet--if only some enlightenment for Phineas. He does not move when the other slumps into his space. It's noticed, but deemed irrelevant if it's as unintentional as it seems. "We're playing 7-minutes in heaven, and no." He answers in as few words as possible. It was true, they're not supposed to be doing anything in particular-- Mika certainly didn't expect as much. He just wanted to see who he would get and what would happen. He checks his watch again. "Two-Minutes in Heaven now, any last words?" The last few syllables are said with a certain sort of familiarity. @Lime (Drew) | Phineas
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Phineas BOT 20-Jun-21 09:25 PM
Ah, so that's what this was about. He'd never played the game himself, and only vaguely knew the rules, but it seemed that it was close to being over with already. No action of his required at all. Not that he wants out of Mika's company, it was very cozy in here content (and the man had offered him dog treats! how kind!), but there were other more pressing things on his mind. Phineas lets out a laugh, partly involuntarily, giving his new acquaintance another flash of his teeth. "Gotcha! Makes more sense now, huh." He considers what Mika had said. Last words? It didn't feel like many first words had been exchanged to begin with. Oh well. Time flies when you're having fun! And if anything had to come between Phineas and his dinner, he was glad it was Mika. "Well, If we're saying goodbye, I guess I should ask for one last thing..." He absentmindedly scratches at the back of his neck "...What was your name again?" @Nyaph 🌺 Mika (take ur time replying!👍)
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 09:54 PM
He feels his head tilt again as the other barks a laugh. One part because he wanted to angle his good eye to get a better look at those canines, another part because he was genuinely curious. He'd been so sure that this one would be more...Abrasive. Perhaps the evening-wear was masking the other's ferocity? And he had been so certain when he saw him burst in that this was going to end in a fist fight. Maybe next time. No matter. It wasn't a bad thing to be in someone's good graces. He could practically see the other's tail wag. At the question Mika seems almost a little surprised. He appears to think for all of a moment before raising his hand, he gives a little 'come closer' motion with two fingers... @Lime (Drew) | Phineas
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Phineas BOT 20-Jun-21 10:07 PM
Phineas is intrigued when instead of another curt answer like he was expecting, he was treated to something more... coy? He isn't sure they can get much closer together without bonking (bonk) into each other, but tries anyway. He leans down until their faces are a hairsbreadth away from touching. "Hm?" @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Mika Romanov BOT 20-Jun-21 10:21 PM
Obedient, Mika feels himself growing fonder of this thing by the minute. With a swiftness contrasting the rest of their exchange, the moment Phineas leans in Mika reaches up and grips the collar of the other's shirt in one hand, pulling him down roughly--until his mouth is level with... ...Phineas' ear. "Die wondering." He says simply. He then proceeds to push the other away from him and out the door in one motion, sending Phineas stumbling back out much in the same way he'd entered. He doesn't bother closing the door as he steps past the other to leave. What could he say, it was a little irritating to not be remembered. :] @Lime (Drew) | Phineas ((I look away, I'm extremely sorry for my....Edgy Son......................))
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Phineas BOT 20-Jun-21 10:47 PM
Phineas blinks. Well that was unexpected, but not completely unwarranted. He never claimed to be good at conversation, or knowing what people would think was insensitive. He'd been treated far worse for far less. If anything, he was impressed with the physical skill it took to throw a man of his own size around. Now the events of his time in the closet (hah) with Mika were sliding out of his brain like water off of wax. Hopefully they hadn't started on the lobster without him. He straightens out his jacket and heads towards flavortown. Although he is left with something akin to a Pavlovian instinct to learn his coworker's name at the earliest opportunity... @Nyaph 🌺 Mika
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Lime (Drew) | Phineas 20-Jun-21 10:47 PM
also @lok, fool of duncetown 🐑 lullaby i think we're all wrapped up here :]
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 20-Jun-21 10:48 PM
((TYFRP LIME I FUCKING LOVE PHINEAS WITH MY WHOLE HEART SORRY MY BOY WAS THE WAY HE WAS AKA EDGY AND MAYBE A LITTLE BORING!!!!))
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Lime (Drew) | Phineas 20-Jun-21 10:48 PM
PLEASE DONT WORRY, IT WAS A PLEASURE!!!! i love his edge so much OTL 💖
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Nyaph 🌺 Mika 20-Jun-21 10:49 PM
crai I'm GLAD!!!!
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